Vighneshvara: Lord of the Ganas , Pattachitra Leaf Painting

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Carved out of greenstone with all its fine details, this sclupture is testimony to a rare artisanship of the distant past that has been kept alive by a group of extremley skilled artisans.Ganesha or the elephant god is worshiped world over as the destroyer of evil and bestower of prosperity and knowledge. The Ganesha staue with trunk on the right side are called as Siddhi Vinyaka because if worshipped correctly then one is blessed with quick results or siddhis.

Pattachitra painters, who make paintings over a piece of cloth known as Patta or a dried palm leaf, specialize in this unique art-form since generations. Raghurajpur a heritage crafts village in Puri district, Odisha is famous for this centuries old craft-works which at least date back to 5 BC. A mixture of chalk and gum is used in unique proportion to create this beautiful piece.

Note: In all its grandeur this can be custom made i.e. hand painted over a specific time frame in a specific size. 

Dimension 18 x 12 inches
CULTURE Raghurajpur , Odhisha , India
MEDIUM Dried Palm Leaf painted with chalk and gum
COLLECTIONS Pattachitra Painting
Weight0.0 kg
Price$85
Product Codeacbppswwgcm-28

Category: ganesha, Pattachitra Painting

Type: Unknown Type




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