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Tree Series 259

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Name: Tree Series 259
Brand: Exotic India
SKU: WRB898
Price: 45.00 USD
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	WRB898
	Paata painting from Orissa
	16 inch Height X 6 inch Width
	Weight 300 gm

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Awaken Your Walls with Timeless Botany

Transform your living space into a sanctuary of ancient storytelling with a breathtaking botanical masterpiece. You will find yourself endlessly captivated by the intricate linework and sacred symmetry that breathe vibrant life into any interior. Invite a profound sense of natural harmony and heritage directly into your home.

Masterful Hands and Sacred Canvas

Master artisans pour generations of ancestral wisdom into crafting every single traditional paata painting using time-honored techniques. You can deeply appreciate the meticulous brushwork applied to a specially prepared cloth canvas sourced from the heart of Orissa. Each organic pigment and delicate contour reflects an uncompromising dedication to authentic heritage craftsmanship.

Graceful Proportions and Detailed Composition

Delicate yet striking, the vertical silhouette measures a slender 6 inches in width by an elegant 16 inches in height. You will admire how the balanced framing draws your gaze upward along the richly textured botanical motifs and harmonious borders. The sophisticated palette and refined scale make it a versatile focal point that commands subtle attention.

Roots in Ancient Mythological Tradition

Immerse yourself in the rich cultural legacy of eastern Indian folk art, where every leaf symbolizes eternal renewal and cosmic connection. You inherit centuries of spiritual symbolism celebrating the sacred tree of life as a bridge between earth and heaven. The composition honors ancient mythological tropes that view nature as a divine, interconnected web of existence.

Curating Your Personal Gallery Space

Envision mounting this exquisite folk treasure within a sunlit reading nook, a serene meditation room, or an elegant entryway corridor. You will effortlessly elevate your interior decor by pairing the vertical composition with minimalist architectural surroundings. It serves as an inspiring daily reminder of organic beauty and sophisticated cultural curation.

Preserving Generations of Artistic Legacy

Protect your cherished investment by keeping it safely away from direct sunlight and excessive humidity to maintain the vibrant pigments. You only need to dust the surface gently with a soft, dry cloth to preserve its pristine artisanal quality for decades. By honoring proper maintenance rituals, you ensure this enduring heirloom remains a vibrant centerpiece for generations.

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.