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History of Indian paintings is as old as its civilization; traditonal Indian paintings were based on the principle of Shadanga or Six Parts/Limbs of arts which are… 1. Rupabheda distinction of forms and appearances. 2. Pramanam measurement, proportions. 3. Bhava feelings on forms. 4. Lavanya Yojanam Infusion of beauty or grace. 5. Sadrisyam Similitude. 6.Varnikabhanga Artistic manner of using the medium and colors. The finest example of these principles are the paintings of Ajanta Caves; even today some of traditional Indian painting schools follow the same principles... to name a few are PatachitraTemple Paintings, Kalamkari Narrative Paintings on Cloth, Tanjore Paintings and Miniature Paintings of Rajasthan School etc. Featured on this website you will find the best in Indian Paintings created by Indian artists following their age old art traditions, each of these Indian Art Paintings speaks a million words, also find Gond & WarliTribal Paintings, Madhubani Folk Paintings, Phad and Pichwai paintings of Rajasthan, Kalighat paintings of Bengal, Batik Paintings etc. carefully selected for the lovers and the connoisseur of art.
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- Product Code :5111
- Material :Natural dyes and water Colors on handmade paper
- Size :6.50"h x 18.50"w
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In this spectacular handmade Warli painting, natural dyes and water Colours are nicely used on handmade paper. Natureal motiffs, spectacular human chain, a village life gets a vivid depiction in this beautiful painting. One of the most ancient genres of Indian paintings, this type of tribal paintings depict the simple life style of the Warli tribes in Maharashtra. Major economic preoccupation of the tribal people, celebration, wedding, rituals and births are the main motifs of this genre of painting. The Warli art has a special characteristic of representing the humble life of the Warli tribe.
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- Product Code :5110
- Material :Natural dyes and water Colors on handmade paper
- Size :18.50"h x 6.50"w
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In this beautiful Warli painting, the countryside of the tribal populace is given a refine and prolific touch. The main characteristic of such kind of painting is that the artists don't use any chemical colours. Natural dyes and water colours are used in abundance on handmade paper to create a resplendent spread on the overall painting. One of the most ancient genres of Indian paintings, this type of tribal paintings depicts the simplicity of the Warli tribes in Maharashtra. Major economic preoccupation of the tribal people, celebration, wedding, rituals and births are the main motifs of this genre of painting. The Warli art has a special characteristic of representing the humble life of the Warli tribe. Here the womenfolk are going to their fields, they are carrying foodstuff on their heads, some are carrying the products in their carts. Some are working at their homes. Cows and other animals are grazing in the fields. Overall a simple life of a village is painted and it takes you right into the village setting. At the bottom of the painting, a tram is also nicely painted depicting the advent of modernism in the life of the Warli people. The characteristic feature of Warli paintings is the use of geometric designs such as triangles, circles, squares, dots and crooked lines are used to depict human figures, animal figures, houses, crops etc. Warli art is known for its monochromatic depictions reflecting the folk life of socio-religious customs, imaginations and beliefs. Predominately white colour is used on a red earthen background.
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- Product Code :5109
- Material :Natural dyes and water Colors on handmade paper
- Size :6.50"h x 18.50"w
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In this beautiful Warli painting, the people are enjoying their life full throttle. They are making a human chain and local musical instruments are being nicely played. Houses are being depicted and people are also working at home. One woman is even driving the cart back home from the field. Overall a simple life is very much here inviting the onlookers to a new setting of rural life. Trees form a major part of Warli motif. The simplicity of the tribal populace, their closeness to nature — are all depicted in their paintings. One of the most ancient genres of Indian paintings, this type of tribal paintings depicts the simplicity of the Warli tribes in Maharashtra. Major economic preoccupation of the tribal people, celebration, wedding, rituals and births are the main motifs of this genre of painting. The Warli art has a special characteristic of representing the humble life of the Warli tribe.
The simplicity yet loving life of the Warli tribe is given a refine and vivid depiction in this beautiful Warli painting. At the top of the painting, womenfolk are going to their fields for harvesting; trees are nicely depicted; animals are also given primacy. At the middle of the painting, the people are driving back a cart from fields, carrying their crops back home. Women are busy with their daily works. Some are working at home. But amidst all these, they are not forgetting their enjoyment. They are making a human chain to enjoy the true spirit of life. They may not be rich enough but they know the true happiness of life. They enjoy life to the fullest. The know how to celebrate life, a life so precious for them.
In this beautiful Warli painting, a morning setting of a small Warli village in Maharashtra is nicely depicted. As the sun rises in the east, a busy and hectic day begins for the people in a Warli village. People move out for works in their fields. Some women stay back to take care of their kids and other household chores. They have to take care of their cattle stock as well. Some take crops from their fields. One of the most ancient genres of Indian paintings, this type of tribal paintings depicts the simplicity of the Warli tribes in Maharashtra. Major economic preoccupation of the tribal people, celebration, wedding, rituals and births are the main motifs of this genre of painting. The Warli art has a special characteristic of representing the humble life of the Warli tribe.
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- Product Code :5105
- Material :Natural dyes and water Colors on handmade paper
- Size :4.75"h x 20.75"w
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- Product Code :5099
- Material :Natural dyes and water Colors on handmade paper
- Size :21.50"h x 7.50"w
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- Product Code :5097
- Material :Natural dyes and water Colors on handmade paper
- Size :11"h x 30"w
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Like in any other society, marriage constitutes one of the most significant events of the Warli people. One of the most ancient genres of Indian paintings, this type of tribal paintings depict the simple life style of the Warli tribes in Maharashtra. Major economic preoccupation of the tribal people, celebration, wedding, rituals and births are the main motifs of this genre of painting. The Warli art has a special characteristic of representing the humble life of the Warli tribe and it speaks a lot about their life, thought patterns, religious beliefs to name a few.
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- Product Code :B4770
- Material :Cow dung treated handmade paper
- Size :22"H x 30"W
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- Product Code :4769
- Material :Cow dung treated handmade paper
- Size :30" x 22"
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In this beautiful Madhubani paining, cow dung treated handmade paper is used to depict Lord Narasimha avatar of Lord Vishnu. Narasimha Avatar is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu and Vishnu took the form of a Man Lion form to kill Hiranyakashipu, the father of Vishnu devotee Prahlad. Madhubani is an important art form in Mithila region of Bihar. This genre of painting is marked by line drawings filled in by bright colours and contrasts or patterns. Though traditionally done by the women folk of the region, nowadays men are also involved in the process. These are basically tribal art which are marked by the application of strong earthly colours. Madhubani paintings are done with mineral pigments prepared by the artists. The work is done on freshly plastered or a mud wall. But nowadays, to meet the growing commercial demand, such paintings are also done on paper, cloth and canvas.
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