3b_Tree of Life

3b_Tree of Life

Artist
Pattachitra
Size
Medium
Painting
Material
Mixed Media
Description
Note : 1) Size of the unframed silk painting: 7x16in; Size when framed: 10x20in (1.5in border, a glass protection and slim wood frame). 2) For illustration purpose, a white border and a black frame is used. This can be customised to suit your preference. Pattachitra, meaning "picture on cloth", is a traditional style of painting from Odisha, India. It often depicts scenes from Hindu mythology and is considered a folk art. These vibrant, detailed paintings are typically made on silk or cloth canvas using natural dyes and pigments. Colours are painted flat without any shading and has a focus on intricate patterns and bold lines. Themes include stories of Lord Jagannath, Krishna, and other deities as well as the 'Tree of Life'. Supporting or buying Pattachitra art is a meaningful act of cultural preservation. Every painting is a living tradition.
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