KARM 108

Butter Krishna Pattachitra Painting on Cloth by Rabi Behera

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Specifications
  • ArtistRabi Behera, Puri
  • MediumPaata painting from Orissa
    ARTIST:RABI BEHERA
  • Dimensions18 in (H) x 12 in (W)
Description

This vibrant painting beautifully captures Butter Krishna, revered as Navaneeta Krishna, an endearing childhood manifestation of the Hindu deity Vishnu. The imagery celebrates the divine child's mischievous charm and his boundless affection for butter, a narrative deeply embedded in Indian spiritual lore. Rendered with the meticulous precision characteristic of Orissa's traditional painting style, this depiction presents Krishna as the eternally playful "Makhana Chor" or butter thief, a beloved figure of devotion.

Crafted by the esteemed artist Rabi Behera from Puri, Orissa, this exquisite Pattachitra painting embodies an ancient art form meaning "picture on cloth." The creation process begins with a canvas meticulously prepared from layered cotton, fortified with a natural paste of tamarind seed and chalk. Rabi Behera's masterful hand brings the subject to life using vibrant natural and mineral pigments, expertly applied with fine brushes, resulting in the crisp outlines and luminous hues that are the hallmark of this revered tradition.

As a truly one of a kind original, this Pattachitra stands as a unique testament to the artist's skill and cultural heritage, distinct from any print. It will be accompanied by a signed Certificate of Authenticity, guaranteeing its provenance and handcrafted nature. We ensure its safe transit with complimentary insured delivery provided across India, offering collectors confidence in acquiring this exceptional piece of living artistic legacy.

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Material & Care

Paata painting from Orissa
ARTIST:RABI BEHERA.

  • Keep out of direct sunlight to protect the pigments
  • Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth
  • Avoid moisture, humidity, water and sprays
  • Frame under UV-protective glass for longevity
  • Handmade — slight irregularities are the artist's signature

Pattachitra · Puri, Odisha

Butter Krishna Pattachitra Painting on Cloth by Rabi Behera

This vibrant painting beautifully captures Butter Krishna, revered as Navaneeta Krishna, an endearing childhood manifestation of the Hindu deity Vishnu.

Not a breath of space left unloved — this is Pattachitra.
Butter Krishna Pattachitra Painting on Cloth by Rabi Behera

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The imagery celebrates the divine child's mischievous charm and his boundless affection for butter, a narrative deeply embedded in Indian spiritual lore.

Butter Krishna Pattachitra Painting on Cloth by Rabi Behera

02

Rendered with the meticulous precision characteristic of Orissa's traditional painting style, this depiction presents Krishna as the eternally playful "Makhana Chor" or butter thief, a beloved figure of devotion.Crafted by the esteemed artist Rabi Behera from Puri, Orissa, this exquisite Pattachitra painting embodies an ancient art form meaning "picture on cloth." The creation process begins with a canvas meticulously prepared from layered cotton, fortified with a natural paste of tamarind seed and chalk.

Butter Krishna Pattachitra Painting on Cloth by Rabi Behera

03

Rabi Behera's masterful hand brings the subject to life using vibrant natural and mineral pigments, expertly applied with fine brushes, resulting in the crisp outlines and luminous hues that are the hallmark of this revered tradition.As a truly one of a kind original, this Pattachitra stands as a unique testament to the artist's skill and cultural heritage, distinct from any print.

The tradition

Painted on treated patti cloth in the temple town of Puri, Odisha, in natural stone and shell colours.

Pattachitra · Puri, Odisha