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Tree Series 253

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Name: Tree Series 253
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: WRB888
Price: 45.00 USD
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	WRB888
	Paata painting from Orissa
	16 inch Height X 6 inch Width
	Weight 300 gm

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An Invitation to Sacred Growth

You will find yourself drawn into a world of timeless wonder the moment your eyes meet this exquisite vertical composition. It serves as a captivating focal point that transforms any refined interior space into a sanctuary of natural elegance. Invite deep contemplation into your daily environment through a masterpiece that celebrates the enduring grace of creation.

Masterful Hands and Ancient Canvas

Master artisans from the sun-drenched ateliers of Orissa pour generations of accumulated wisdom into every single brushstroke. Created meticulously upon a traditional paata surface, the artwork employs natural pigments bound by ancient, closely guarded village recipes. You will appreciate the profound dedication required to prepare this unique foundation, ensuring a tactile authenticity that mass-produced prints can never replicate.

Delicate Harmony and Vertical Grace

Stretching gracefully at sixteen inches in height by six inches in width, the slender composition commands attention without overwhelming your curated walls. Finely detailed botanical motifs cascade downwards in rhythmic harmony, framed by intricate borders that showcase breathtaking precision. The monochromatic palette emphasizes the meticulous linework, allowing your gaze to trace every delicate leaf and curving branch with effortless delight.

Roots in Mythological Tradition

Drawing deeply from the legendary Pattachitra folk art tradition, the imagery immortalizes the sacred Tree of Life motif found in ancient cosmological texts. This revered symbol bridges the terrestrial realm with the divine, representing interconnectedness, resilience, and eternal renewal across epochs. Owning such a culturally rich artifact connects your modern lifestyle to centuries of spiritual storytelling and artistic heritage originating from eastern India.

Curated Display for Sophisticated Spaces

Hang the vertical scroll proudly within a quiet study, a sophisticated reading nook, or an intimate entryway to greet discerning guests. It pairs effortlessly with minimalist architectural elements, where its intricate detailing can truly command the room's aesthetic focus. You will enjoy experimenting with directional lighting to cast subtle shadows across the textured paata surface, accentuating its handcrafted depth.

Preserving Legacy for Generations

Protect the delicate pigments by shielding the artwork from direct, harsh sunlight and maintaining a stable indoor humidity level. A gentle dusting with a soft, dry microfiber cloth is all that is required to keep the intricate linework remarkably crisp over the years. By treating the composition with mindful care, you secure a treasured heirloom that will enrich your family's aesthetic lineage indefinitely.

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.