{"product_id":"episodes-of-krishnas-story-pattachitra-art-by-purna-chandra","title":"Episodes of Krishna's Story Pattachitra Painting on Canvas","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis exquisite Pattachitra painting unfolds a vibrant tapestry of Krishna's story, known as Krishna-lila, the divine play of Lord Krishna. Revered as a central deity in Hinduism, Krishna's life episodes encompass charming childhood pranks, heroic feats, and profound philosophical lessons, deeply cherished by devotees. In this work, the narrative richness is brought to life through the distinctive visual language of Pattachitra, characterized by its bold outlines, expressive figures, and the brilliant palette of natural colours that illuminate each scene with devotional fervour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrafted by the skilled hands of artist Purna Chandra from Bhubaneswar, this Pattachitra on handmade canvas exemplifies a venerable cloth-based scroll painting tradition from Odisha. The creation begins with a meticulously prepared \"patta,\" where layers of cotton cloth are stiffened with a paste of tamarind glue and chalk, then polished to a smooth, receptive surface. Upon this ground, Purna Chandra applies natural mineral and vegetable colours, famed for their enduring brilliance, concluding with the strong, defining outlines and ornate floral borders that are hallmarks of this ancient art, deeply rooted in Puri and Raghurajpur.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a truly one of a kind original, this Pattachitra painting stands as a singular testament to India's artistic heritage, distinctly not a print or reproduction. Each brushstroke carries the artist's unique hand, ensuring no two pieces are ever identical. It ships complete with a signed Certificate of Authenticity, guaranteeing its provenance and originality, and includes complimentary insured delivery across India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Purna Chandra - Bhubaneswar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48427361730818,"sku":"DDF860","price":34965.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/7230\/5922\/files\/ddf860.webp?v=1788351997","url":"https:\/\/karm108.com\/products\/episodes-of-krishnas-story-pattachitra-art-by-purna-chandra","provider":"Karm 108","version":"1.0","type":"link"}