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DDI086 |
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Artist Dilip Chitara |
| Madarpat Cotton | |
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56 inch Height X 95 inch Width |
| Delivery and Return Policies |
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Ships in 1-3 days |
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Returns and Exchanges accepted within 7 days |
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Free Delivery |
These eight
feet long masterpiece Mata Ni Pachedi of Vahanvati Mata with its traditional
iconography and profusion of red on the canvas is a classic example of the rich
technique of the Chitaras- the generational artists of Gujarat who have
preserved this beautiful artform for centuries.
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The central
image of the painting is Vahanvati Mata- the guardian of traders and travelers
who take long journeys from the sea. The goddess sits under a dome-shaped
structure and canopy, with triangular pillars and a boat for her platform.
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The rich red hue that
catches the eyes of the canvas is a traditional element of Mata Ni Pachedi, a
symbol of Mother Earth and the life-giving qualities of blood. The cotton
canvas is first treated by the artists and then covered in beautiful patterns
using brushes and block prints. The next step is filling color in the images
and patterns.
The deep red
is obtained from alum and tamarind seed powder mixed together. As a liquid
solution, the mixture appears yellow due to a yellow color added to the mix
making it easy for the artist to see the color. The cloth after washing and
drying is treated in a mix of alizarin and Dhawada flowers, boiled in water,
which reveals a lovely red tint on the canvas. The finished Mata Ni Pachedi
becomes a moving shrine for the Vagharis, who worship the goddess, narrate her
valor and powers, and celebrate their festivals through the iconography of this
artwork.
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The symbolism
of colors and motifs in this art form is unparalleled, with each subject rooted
in the culture of the Vagharis and each color depicting a virtue of the goddess
and the wish of the devotee. The serene blue that surrounds this magnificent
cotton canvas, for example, is a symbol of water and the ocean, over which
Vahanvati Mata has supreme sovereignty.
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Painted as
moving shrines, Mata Ni Pachedi served as a focal point of Vaghari ritual
tradition and culture, who gather around these several feet long scrolls during
major festivals, to listen to the legends of their goddesses and feel a sense
of togetherness, a group tied with the threads of stories.Â
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