Patachitra Painting – Lord Krishna and Serpent King Kaliya
Original price was: ₹ 4,799.₹ 4,079Current price is: ₹ 4,079.
Description
Description
Add a touch of folklore, weaved with intricate motifs that tell a story through your decor! Patachitra paintings are renowned for multi-verse narratives depicted through a spectrum of colours that add a dramatic effect to any living space.
Inspired by Hindu mythology, with excerpts from the legend of Lord Krishna dancing on the head of Serpent King Kaliya, the Patachitra painting depicts the saga of boy Krishna’s victory against evil forces of many-hooded serpent that culminated with a fight in the water with Krishna’s foot embedded on serpent king’s head. A story popularised in Amar Chitra Katha, this striking piece titled “Taming of Kaliya by Krishna” is a unique rendition handmade in the traditional walls of Raghurajpur village in Orissa.
All our crafts are sourced directly from artisans and local ethnic communities that are unique to various states of India. Your purchase encourages their commitment to keeping the craft alive.
Dimensions: 19 inches (L) x 13 inches (B) – Without frame
Colour: Multi-colour
Painting material: Handmade paper
No. of items in SKU: 1
Additional information
Additional information
Weight | 0.2 kg |
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Dimensions | 19 × 13 in |
About the Art Form
About the Art Form
From the popular heritage crafts village of Raghurajpur near Puri in Orissa, the state abode of famous Jaganath temple, comes the traditional art form of Patachitra paintings dating back to 5 BC.
A GI tagged artform, Patachitra art is practiced religiously in almost every household in this village across generations and among all genders. Created over a scroll-cloth known as Patta, the intricate pictures aka Chitra are hand painted over days narrating epics, folklores and religious testimonies.
The details and intricacy has found itself on many landmark installations in prominent places in India. Mumbai airport installation is one such example.
To know more and follow its interesting story trail, go to (link)
Composition and Care
Composition and Care
- Dust your painting with a soft dry cloth.
- Keep it away from water, moisture and dampness.
This product is handmade and each piece is unique. Any design, colour or other inconsistencies in display on laptops/phones from actual product is solely attributed to the versatility of handicrafts.
Shipping and Handling
Shipping and Handling
- Standard delivery time of 10-12 business days for shipping in India.
- Nominal flat fee of INR 100 for orders upto INR 1,000. Free shipping for order value above INR 1,000.
- This item is not eligible for return.
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