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Tree Series 245

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Name: Tree Series 245
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: WRB870
Price: 45.00 USD
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	WRB870
	Paata painting from Orissa
	16 inch Height X 6 inch Width
	Weight 300 gm

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The Eternal Canopy

You will instantly elevate your living space by introducing this breathtaking visual masterpiece into your interior decor. The intricate composition acts as a stunning focal point, drawing the admiring gaze of every guest who enters your room. You can effortlessly transform an ordinary wall into a gallery of ancient storytelling and sophisticated charm.

Masterful Heritage Craftsmanship

You will appreciate the profound dedication poured into every brushstroke of this authentic paata painting from Orissa. Master artisans employ centuries-old techniques, utilizing natural pigments derived from minerals and stones to achieve astonishing chromatic depth. You can trace the meticulous lines that demonstrate an extraordinary level of patience and generational expertise passed down through master families.

Harmonious Scale and Design

You will find the vertical composition exquisitely proportioned, measuring sixteen inches in height alongside a graceful six inches in width. The slender verticality allows you to adorn narrow wall spaces, alcoves, or entryways that typically challenge conventional framing. You will notice how the brilliant botanical motifs and botanical symmetry create a mesmerizing rhythm across the canvas surface.

Roots in Ancient Mythology

You connect directly with sacred Indian traditions through this profound depiction of the legendary Tree of Life. The artwork channels ancient folklore, symbolizing eternal renewal, spiritual growth, and the interconnectedness of all living cosmic elements. You embody a deep appreciation for cultural preservation by welcoming this sacred botanical allegory into your personal environment.

Sophisticated Interior Placement

You can display this captivating scroll within a tranquil meditation room, a refined study, or an elegant urban parlor. The sophisticated earthy palette complements both minimalist modern architecture and rich, traditional interior styling with equal grace. You will enjoy the serene ambiance it radiates, creating an atmosphere of peaceful contemplation and refined artistic taste.

Preserving Your Heirloom Treasure

You ensure lasting beauty by protecting the delicate natural canvas from direct sunlight and excessive humidity fluctuations. Gentle dusting with a soft, dry cloth will preserve the brilliance of the mineral pigments for decades to come. You ultimately secure a timeless family heirloom that will continue inspiring future generations with its enduring cultural legacy.

Mastering the Ancient Technique: Exploring the Meticulous Creation of Pattachitra Paintings

The traditional Pattachitra is a scroll painting that is done on cloth. This is revealed in the name; Pattachitra is a Sanskrit term made from two words i.e. Patta meaning cloth and Chitra meaning picture. The main subject of this painting is portraying Hindu mythological narratives, scenes from religious texts, and folktales. Pattachitra paintings are especially practiced in eastern Indian states such as West Bengal and Odisha, and also in some parts of Bangladesh. This art form is closely related to Shri Jagannath and the tradition of the Vaishnava sect. It is believed that Pattachitra art originated in the 11th century and the people of Odisha practice it even today without any discrepancy. Bengalis use these scroll paintings for ritual purposes (as a visual device) during the performance of a song or Aarti.

Pattachitra paintings are characterized by creative and traditional motifs/designs, decorative borders, and bright colorful applications. The outline of the figure and motifs are bold and sharp. Some common shapes and motifs seen in these paintings are trees, flowers, leaves, elephants, and other creatures. The artists of Odisha and Bengal still use the traditional method of painting which gives a unique look to it altogether.

1. Canvas is prepared

The process of painting a Pattachitra begins by preparing the canvas (patta). Generally, cotton cloth is used for making the canvas. The local artists dip the cotton cloth in a mixture of tamarind seeds and water for a few days. The cloth is then taken out and dried in the sun. Now natural gum is applied over it to stick another layer of cotton cloth on it. Thus a thick layer of cotton cloth is formed. This layered cotton is sun-dried and a paste of chalk powder, tamarind, and gum is applied on both sides. The surface of the cloth is then rubbed with two different stones for smoothening and it is again dried. This process gives the cloth a leathery finish and it is now ready to be painted.

2. Natural colors are made using traditional method

The painters prepare and use vegetable and mineral colors for application in the painting. White color is made from conch shells, black is made by burning coconut shells, Hingula is used for red color, Ramaraja for blue, and Haritala for yellow.

3. Colors are filled in

The artist now makes a double-lined border on all four sides of the canvas. The local artists are so expert in painting that they do not draw figures and motifs with pencil but directly draw them with a brush. The paint brushes that the painters use are made of the hair of domestic animals, a bunch of which is tied to the end of a bamboo stick. The figures are now painted with natural colors using the indigenous brushes. The outline is thickened with black color.

4. Painting is given a finishing

Finally, the painting is varnished/glazed to protect it from any damage and to get a glossy shine on the surface.

The making of a Pattachitra is laborious work and therefore, one painting may sometimes take over a month to complete. Due to their classical look, these paintings are admired by people from all over the world. The artistic skills used in Pattachitra are passed down from one generation to another and thus are preserved to date.