Description
Material: Tasar fabric
Dimension(HW): 36×24 inch
Weight: 0.1 kg
Patta means cloth, Chitra means picture, thus Pattachitra is, painting on a piece of cloth. The events of mythology, folks, nature, animals are depicted in Pattachitra.
The colors used in the painting are purely made from natural ingredients. The white color extract from seashells which were powdered and then soaked to make the white paste. The color green is made from the green leaf and green stones. Red is made from a local stone called Hingula. Another stone named Khandaneela was used to extract the color blue. The yellow is made from, stone named Hartal. Black is extracted by burnt coconut shell. These five colors are also called Pancha Tatwa. Every color has its significance, as the white illustrates Laughter (Hasya), Red stands furious, astonishment in yellow, The hair of the mouse and Buffalo used to make brushes and tied to the end of a bamboo stick. The floral border makes the art astonishingly beautiful.
Known as the god of the beginning, Lord Ganesha. Gana means people, Pati means Lord, thus his name stands for “Lord of the people.” He is known for removing obstacles from his devotee’s paths and leading them to success. He symbolizes wisdom, understanding, and intellect.
Placement: As he is the embodiment of all devotees, keeping his pictures of him in-home or office will shower uninterrupted divinity in life. North, west, and Northeast are considered to be the most favorable zone for keeping the picture. Jewell colors and black creates a deliciously dark contrast on the background.
Care: Use a soft brush or cloth to wipe the picture.
