Dense Tree of Life with Wildlife and Fishes

$170

Madhubani Art is one of the most famous art forms that has its roots from Mithila, a village in Bihar; it has a lineage of more than 2500 years and reflects the culture and traditions of its origin. The one shown on this page is a quintessence of its style, as Madhubani focuses on depicting themes of natural elements like flora and fauna or representation of ritual contents, like festivals, marriages or deities. A good Madhubani painting is never left with empty spaces and is fully covered with required elements in geometric patterns. They are done with the help of fingers, twigs, pen nibs using natural dyes; for black and white paintings, charcoal and soot are often used for black shade.

This painting depicts a forest scenery, with the dense tree of life extending its branches at the top like a giant in a haphazard direction pattern symbolizing strive for greater knowledge, new experiences and strength; the remaining background is covered with varied kinds of leaves and bushes. The small red dots at the tip of every branch are the outgrown fruits. A friendly and healthy wildlife and fishes can be seen hovering around in the tall bushes and water at the bottom; focus on the style of their outlined structures having bulging fish-like eyes, oval face shape and sharp highlighting stripes and patterns on their respective bodies. The prominent orange color in this superfine painting acts as a major attraction to the eyes.

Item Code: DP42
Specifications:
Madhubani Painting on Hand Made PaperFolk Painting from the Village of Madhubani (Bihar)Artist: Puja
Dimensions 28 inches x 20 inches
Handmade
Handmade
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100% Made in India
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Colors of Tradition: Exploring the Artistry Behind Madhubani Paintings

Madhubani painting is also known as Mithila art as it is practiced in the Mithila region of India and Nepal. It has specifically originated from the Madhubani district of the state of Bihar. Traditionally, the women of this region created these paintings and in recent years, it has become a widely practiced art and has now become renowned throughout the world. This art expresses the creativity and culture of the people of Mithila and is passed from one generation to another. In this way, the heritage of Madhubani art has been preserved for many decades. The subjects of these paintings are usually religion, love, and fertility. Sometimes, social events like festivals, weddings, and royal court are also depicted in the paintings. The most commonly painted designs and themes are the forms of Hindu Gods and Goddesses such as Ganesha, Shiva, Saraswati, Lakshmi, Krishna, and Ram. The characteristic features of Madhubani paintings are their vibrant colors and eye-catching geometrical patterns. The empty spaces are filled with traditional motifs such as floral and foliate patterns, animals, birds, geometrical structures, and other designs. The local artists create these paintings using a variety of items such as matchsticks, twigs, brushes, pens, or even their own fingers. The paints are usually made with natural dyes and pigments.
As simple as it may seem, the making process of the world-famous Madhubani paintings is certainly not easy and requires lots of hard labor.
Traditional Madhubani paintings are done either on cloth, handmade paper, or canvas. Select the medium of painting as per your choice. If you have chosen cloth, attach it to cardboard to make a solid base. The making of the painting begins with making a double-lined border. This is a very important step because the border is filled with various geographical shapes and patterns or other motifs. The average width of the border is 1.5 - 2 cm. Now that the border is created, you will be left with a blank middle space. This is the main workspace. Start drawing your choice of figure, designs, and shapes. These must be relevant to the Madhubani painting themes.
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When the key design has been made, the empty spaces in between are filled with some designs.
Now is the time to color the painting using vivid shades and hues. Colors in Madhubani are sourced from nature; Indigo is used to produce blue, flower juice produces red, turmeric gives yellow, leaves produce green, cow dung mixed soot gives black, and rice powder gives white.
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To paint these colors, the artist uses a bamboo stick and wraps cotton around it. This acts as a traditional brush.
The entire painting is now painted using this special brush with natural vibrant colors. · However, in modern times, the common brush is used and instead of natural colors, artists prefer to use acrylic paints.
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Since the entire painting is made with natural materials and colors, it appears simple yet enriching. Originally, this art was created on mud walls or soil grounds but when it evolved over many years, the people of Madhubani started to make it on fabric and paper. Today, this art has become globalized and is receiving worldwide attention and appreciation.
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