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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.
The resplendent effect in the Kalamkari painting is manifest with some sharp lines and beautiful patterns of colours. The tree with leaves is given a detail and royal treatment. The peacocks are also being given a refine treatment in the beautiful painting. Developed in the temple region of Andhra Pradesh (Kalahasti), Kalamkari is a traditional painting style with strong line drawings. Paintings are made on cotton fabrics with a kalam i.e. pen, a sharp pointed pierced bamboo that regulates flow of colour on the fabric. Vegetable dyes are mainly used on cloth.
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- Product Code :4715
- Material :Cotton Cloth, Vegetable and natural dyes
- Size :39" x 49"
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A number of animals have been painted in the beautiful Kalamkari painting. Literally a pen work, Kalamkari is a popular form of painting natural or mythological objects on cloth with natural colour. Popular in the Andhra region, such paintings use colour and patterns as medium of portraying mythological characters. The painting is full of some beautiful floral designs.
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- Product Code :1852
- Material :Cotton
- Size :45" x 32"
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The beautiful Kalamkari painting has been nicely painted by the artist. His eight hands are holding different kinds of weapons and the figure is being richly ornate with some garlands on it. Bhairava is the terrifying image of Lord Shiva. The enhancing effulgence of colours and the characters that emerge on cotton fabric, help create a resplendent spread in such paintings. It is unique in its use of colour as a medium to portray mythological characters. Kalamkari has a glorious history. Kalamkari colours are made from vegetable dyes. In addition to themes from the epics, Kalamkari leitmotifs comprise different forms of the lotus flower, the carwheel, parrots, an interlacing pattern of leaves and flowers.
The beautiful Kalamkari painting depicts the Lord Shiva in his form as Ardhnariswar. Whereas the right side of the body is of the Lord, the left side is of his wife Parvati. The painting shows the existence in our body elements of both male and female. Lord Shiva Ardhnarishwar (man and woman together in eternal divinity) is a manifestation of Lord Shiva and Shakti, creator of the whole universe. The eternal Lord and His muse donned the form of Shiva and Shakti for thousands of years to end the transience and create a balance on earth to salvage the earthlings.
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- Product Code :4735
- Material :Cotton cloth
- Size :28" x 22"
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The beautiful Kalamkari painting depicts the goddess of wealth in a most refine and detail manner. She is seated on a lotus with crossed-legs and the entire body of the goddess is heavily ornate. She is also wearing some rich and dazzling jewelries. The borders of the beautiful Kalamkari painting is marked prominently.
The beautiful Kalamkari painting of the goddess of wealth is given a masterful treatment with some nice carvings on it. The goddess is painted with some rich jewelries and sharp curves and she is seated on a lotus. The effulgence of colours and the characters that emerge on cotton fabric, help create a resplendent spread in the painting.
A riot of colours is getting a vivid portrayal in the beautiful Kalamkari painting. The Kalamkari painting reveals the beauty of the tree full of leaves. The painting is being given a royal and colourful treatment by the artists of Andhra Pradesh. The painting reveals s greater degree of gracefulness and feminine nature. The resplendent tree is indeed a masterpiece in the traditional Kalamkari style of painting. The effulgence of colours and the characters that emerge on cotton fabric, help create a resplendent spread in the painting.
The beautiful Kalamkari painting depicts the beauty of life through the beautiful tree where peacocks are taking rest. The beautiful tree symbolizes the spirit of life. The beautiful painting celebrates the glory of the great Kalamkari tradition centred around Andhra Pradesh in South India. The enhancing effulgence of colours and the characters that emerge on cotton fabric, help create a resplendent spread. Kalamkari art is unique in its use of colour as a medium to portray mythological characters. As the nome de plume suggests, Kalamkari is the art of painting cotton fabrics with a kalam i.e. pen, a sharp pointed pierced bamboo that regulates flow of colour on the fabric.
Goddess Saraswati, one of the most-revered goddesses in Hinduism, is the goddess of learning and music and this deity is worshipped by students and musicians. Here, the painting cast in the traditional Kalamkari style, depicts the goddess in a dignified and refine manner with some sharp lines and pattern of colour. Seated on a swan, Her vehicle, the Goddess is painted playing Her veena. A deep sense of sensuality and feminine gesture is manifest on Her face. One of the most-worshipped goddesses in Hinduism, the Goddess is widely worshipped by the students and musicians alike.
The beautiful Kalamkari painting of the "Goddess Lakshmi" is given a refine and minute treatment with some characteristic style of colour pattern. One of the most-popular goddesses in Hinduism, and the consort of the Lord Vishnu, Lakshmi is the goddess of wealth and fortune. She is worshipped for good wealth and prosperity. The background of the beautiful painting is also nicely treated with a rare mix of colour pattern and drawings.
The beautiful Kalamkari painting celebrates the dignity of Indian rural women. Three women are busy with their household works, one is drawing water from the well, another brings stuff for home, and yet another plucking flowers. Two cows are also beautifully painted with some beautiful lines and drawings. The painting has some beautiful colour patterns with some nice floral designs.
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- Product Code :3675
- Material :Water colors on Velvet
- Size :26" x 20"
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The beautiful Kalamkari panel depicts the beauty of life through the beautiful tree where peacocks are taking rest. The beautiful tree symbolizes the spirit of life. The beautiful painting celebrates the glory of the great Kalamkari tradition centred around Andhra Pradesh in South India. The enhancing effulgence of colours and the characters that emerge on cotton fabric, help create a resplendent spread. Kalamkari art is unique in its use of colour as a medium to portray mythological characters. As the name suggests, Kalamkari is the art of painting cotton fabrics with a kalam i.e. pen, a sharp pointed pierced bamboo that regulates flow of colour on the fabric.
The beautiful Kalmakari painting depicts Lord Vishnu and His consorth Lakshmi seated on the Sheshnaga. Lord Vishnu is one of the Trinity Hindu Gods, the other two being Lord Shiva and Brahma. The coiled serpent Seshnaga or Ananta. Ananta floats on the cosmic ocean. According to the Mahabharata, Vishnu's abode, Vaikuntha, is made of gold and jewels. Vishnu's consort is Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and fortune. She is believed to have emerged from the samudra manthan, and considered to be the daughter of Bhrigu and Khyati. She is often worshipped by herself as Sri, Bhagya Lakshmi and Dhana Lakshmi, the goddess of all things auspicious, of good fortune and wealth.
The spectacular painting depicts the elephants with some beautiful designs and line. Elephants were considered royal treasure in ancient time and even today elephants are considered lucky. There are as many as four elephants moving ahead in royal gaits. An exquisite style of painting, Kalamkari means pen work. It is hand painting as well as block printing with vegetable dyes. With a glorious history of over 3000 years, techniques of craftsmanship in Kalamkari were handed down within the families from generation to generation.
The heavily ornate Kalamkari painting paints the heavenly horses in a most intricate manner. The two horses are galloping forward. Horses played a pivotal role in ancient wars and they were the prized possession of the rulers. Literally meaning a pen work, this type of painting developed in the temple region of Kalahasti in Andhra Pradesh. The beautiful painting contains lot of strong lines and drawings. No chemical colours are used in such paintings. Kalamkari art is unique in its use of colour as a medium to portray mythological characters.
In ancient India and even today in some part of the country, horses are considered proud possession. Horses played a pivotal role in ancient Indian history and strength of any ruler was measured by the number of horses they had with their possession. In this spectacular Kalamkari painting, two well-painted horses are galloping face to face. Beautiful trees are also nicely painted.
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- Product Code :3248
- Material :Cotton Cloth
- Size :46"H x 38"W
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The spectacular Kalamkari painting depicts the Goddess of wealth with a greater degree of finesse. A great deal of gracefulness and rich feminine beauty is manifest in the beautiful Kalamkari painting that depicts the goddess of wealth and prosperity seated on a lotus, the symbol of purity. The Goddess, worshipped for wealth and prosperity, is holding two lotuses on her two hands. The spectacular painting has some exquisite designs on it and the beautiful pattern of colours add some sparks to the work. Centred on Kalahasti region of Andhra Pradesh, this type of painting is characterized by strong colour pattern and lines.
The colourful Kalamkari painting depicts the Goddess of Learning Saraswati playing the Veena. Some spectacular colour patterns and designs mark the painting. Kalamkari painting is a shining example of beauty and artistry. The Goddess who is worshipped by millions of students across the country is seated on a lotus, the symbol of purity. Her vehicle a swan is also painted beautifully. The Goddess is wearing a shining headgear and some beautiful floral designs mark the painting. An exquisite ancient craft of painted and printed fabrics, Kalamkari derives its name from Kalam meaning Pen, and Kari meaning work, literally Pen-work. It is hand painting as well as block printing with vegetable dyes. With a glorious history of over 3000 years, techniques of craftsmanship in Kalamkari were handed down within the families from generation to generation.
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- Product Code :2549
- Material :Cotton cloth
- Size :37" x 23"
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The Apostle of Truth and Non-violence, "Lord Buddha" is treated with some brilliant strokes in Kalamkari pattern. A deep sense of gravity and accomplishment is manifest on His face as the Lord, who gave up the lap of luxury in search of the Absolute Truth, is painted on a meditative posture. He is wearing a single piece of cloth. The panels around the figure are also nicely decorated with some floral and animal motifs.
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