Description
Material: Tasar fabric.
Dimension(HW): 46×20 inch
Pattachitra is one of the oldest and popular arts of Odisha. Most themes are based on Hindu mythology, folk tales, animals, tree of nature, flowers. A quite simple display of art in an intricate way of creativity. The rich use of colors, unique portrayal of motifs, and simple design with flower borders can be strongly visualized.
The colors used in the painting are purely made from natural ingredients. The white color extract from seashells was powdered 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 own 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.
The above painting of the jumbo tree that branches outward to the sky, represents the interrelatedness of all things in nature. A message conveying us to grow and flourish. Like the life cycle of a tree, losing its leaves then blossom more greenish with every coming season our life also experiences darkness, light, death, rebirth. So it symbolizes positive energy, fertility, and new beginnings.
Use this painting on the wall of your gallery, office, Above the bed, you can hand two or more alongside each for a sophisticated look.
Care: Wipe the surface with a soft cloth.