KARM 108

Devi Kali 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 arresting Pattachitra painting from Odisha masterfully depicts Devi Kali, the formidable Hindu goddess representing time, transformation, and the ultimate destroyer of evil. Rendered with striking traditional iconography, Kali is shown in her powerful aspect, her dark complexion and multi-armed form symbolizing her boundless energy and capacity to overcome ignorance. The artist employs the distinct linear precision and vibrant colour palette, characteristic of this ancient art form, to convey the goddess's fierce grace and spiritual might.

Created by Rabi Behera, a skilled artist from Puri, this painting exemplifies the time-honoured tradition of Pattachitra. This unique art form, literally 'cloth painting' in Sanskrit, is meticulously executed on a specially prepared cotton canvas, known as 'paata.' Behera's hand is evident in the precise outlines, the delicate fill work with natural and artist colours, and the traditional motifs that adorn the composition, showcasing a technique passed down through generations within Odisha.

As a one-of-a-kind original, this painting is a unique collectible, not a print, embodying the personal touch and vision of the artist. It ships with a signed Certificate of Authenticity, guaranteeing its provenance and originality. We are pleased to offer complimentary insured delivery across India, ensuring this cherished artwork reaches your collection safely.

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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

Devi Kali Pattachitra Painting on Cloth by Rabi Behera

This arresting Pattachitra painting from Odisha masterfully depicts Devi Kali, the formidable Hindu goddess representing time, transformation, and the ultimate destroyer of evil.

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

01

Rendered with striking traditional iconography, Kali is shown in her powerful aspect, her dark complexion and multi-armed form symbolizing her boundless energy and capacity to overcome ignorance.

Devi Kali Pattachitra Painting on Cloth by Rabi Behera

02

The artist employs the distinct linear precision and vibrant colour palette, characteristic of this ancient art form, to convey the goddess's fierce grace and spiritual might.Created by Rabi Behera, a skilled artist from Puri, this painting exemplifies the time-honoured tradition of Pattachitra.

Devi Kali Pattachitra Painting on Cloth by Rabi Behera

03

This unique art form, literally 'cloth painting' in Sanskrit, is meticulously executed on a specially prepared cotton canvas, known as 'paata.' Behera's hand is evident in the precise outlines, the delicate fill work with natural and artist colours, and the traditional motifs that adorn the composition, showcasing a technique passed down through generations within Odisha.As a one-of-a-kind original, this painting is a unique collectible, not a print, embodying the personal touch and vision of the artist.

The tradition

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

Pattachitra · Puri, Odisha