Garnets are a fascinating group of silicates. The red-coloured versions of these pure crystals have been used as adornments in cultures across Europe and Asia, even though their function as abrasives is indispensable to many industries. The minuscule garnets handpicked for these danglers have been cut and faceted with considerable skill and precision. Note the gold plating on the loops that hold them together.
The USP of this prayer shawl lies in the row of Radha-Krishna figures that cut across the field of the shawl. The amorous couple are depicted in a glade - He plays on the flute, while His ghagra-clad beloved listens on. Note the sharp yet understated contrast of the red-coloured print against the moist brown field colour, and the stocky tassels that grace the edges of this shawl.
Note the elements of the unassuming iconography of the Buddha. The gentle hands of the Lord gathered in the lap of a flawless padmasana. Those handsome features drawn in an expression of transcendental equanimity. Long ears the sign of supreme wisdom. One of the hallmarks of the sculptor’s skill is the number of serrations engraved on His embroidered robe, making for a dynamic drape.
The glamour of His handsome countenance goes well with the expressive aureole behind His seated figure. The aureole of this composition is one-of-a-kind. Engraved upon it are motifs of twig and vine and leaf, reminiscent of the fateful Bodhi tree. The halo of the Lord is etched thereon.
Human beings have loved shells since time immemorial. As tools or adornments, they are an element that is at once functional and beauteous. While shells are not a popular feature of traditional Indian jewellery, the embossed pendant that you see on this page is a work of contemporary jewellery-making. Note the rim of silver that defines the shell as well as the body of the pendant.
The lines that define the subject are rudimental. The same are filled in with solid colours drawn out of a limited but expressive colour palette. A flash of pastel basics meets the eye at first glance - blues, oranges, blacks, and yellows. Such an earthy finish is explained by the technique that lies behind Madhubani paintings: drawing implements fashioned from broken twigs and dyes extracted from organic materials found around the house (such as soot from the angithi and ochre of the lamp). The Lord dances with His weight pressing down on Apasmara, the very image of ignorance.
The flaying locks of the chaturbhujadhari Lord make for an aureole. He is flanked by a nadi-serpent to His right, a gorgeous green creeper to His left. In the foreground are a rudrayantra with the chant ‘Om Namah Shivaya’ (Lord Shiva invocation) painted underneath the same and a wrathful roopa of the victorious Lord.
The straps have been stitched with considerable attention to detail. Polka dots and flowers of a wide range of colours and shapes of petals, as well as bitone betel leaves on one of them, the motifs are different on each side of the straps. Note how the thickness is just right, comfortable yet fashionable for those long hours through immigration and security.
Made with a unique combination of three precious stones; rose quartz, aquamarine and green amethyst. Though loosely pieced together, the ruggedness of the stones exude confidence and a youthful vibe, representing a youthful, effortless and fuss-free style of the wearer. Forming a pyramid shape, the stones are stacked in this manner to showcase and elongate the neckline of the wearer. Best worn with short bob or hair pulled back into a ponytail, the pale colors of the stones make it an easy match for clothes of all styles and patterns.
This exquisite piece of jewelry is suitable for all occasions and matches well with most outfits and designs. The gemstone brings positive properties to the wearer, and dispels negativity to overcome challenges. Sourced and brought to you by Exotic India Art, this is a one of a kind jewelry. Most pieces are stocked in limited quantites. What are you waiting for? Don't kick yourself later when it is too late. "
She is accompanied by an equally elegant caramel complexioned woman whose countenance is adorned with thin lips and a fantastic aquiline nose that enhance her wide round eyes which are protected by her soft angled eyebrows. This lass is dressed in an exotic olive-green crop top choli and a remarkable amber colored pleated lehenga that is imprinted with gorgeous flowers, painted in bright red and dark green colors. A superb diaphanous dusty amethyst dupatta embossed with gleaming green tinsel like sequins envelop the woman as she outfits it in a glamorous way. She is adorned in jewelries that matches those of her female partner except for her drop shaped headpiece that hangs over her silky hair as she takes hold of the beige colored manja dor.
The background is illustrated to exhibit a fort like architecture, capturing many mosques and protruding minarets along with multiple archetypal domes that are colored in pretty crème white, bronze and golden tints contrasted by a dusty steel blue water that flows in a rectangular pond as three medallion tinged swans swim in the lush green bushes' decorated pool. The Carolina blue cloudy sky is filled with a dozen of soaring kites that are hued in exotic colors, going along with the bright golden cage which captivates a shining pine green parrot as it rests over the cemented flooring. This amazing scene is pictured with a lovely picturesque rectangular enclosure, emblazoned with vibrant painted kites that distinguish the perfect floral motifs embellished on the canvas and even a few more prominent tinted kites that spread on the floor with sharp red and blue manja dors that rest on the ground. This painting turns out to be a perfect match for those who seek paintings from the ancient mughal eras as they are an excellent reminder of the old yet alive culture, portraying the mixed feelings of ecstasy and imprisonment, depicting a parrot who is caged despite the kite flying season, in this fine piece of art.
The dolphin is India’s national aquatic animal. While it is not heavily featured in Indian art, at least in comparison to creatures of classical beauty such as the swan and the lion, it is the vahana of Devi Ganga. The dolphin as Devi-vahana is to be found in abundance in the Kalighat school of art, where it has the slim, curvaceous form replicated in the door handles that you see on this page. Indeed, stylised door handles like these would make for an unusual yet unmistakable addition to the ethos of your home.
These finely carved dolphins bring out the streamlined beauty of the aquatic creature. Its long, slender body tapers down into a powerful dual-pronged tail that beats through the decisive currents of the Ganges. Parallel to that tail and the curvature of the head are the extensions to be bored into your doors. Zoom in on the engravings down the length of its body in order to appreciate the perfect symmetry with which these dolphins have been carved.
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