{"product_id":"fishes-madhubani-painting-handmade-paper-by-ajay-kumar-jha","title":"Fishes Madhubani Painting on Handmade Paper","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis intricate Madhubani painting depicts a vibrant school of fishes, a motif deeply rooted in Mithila tradition. In Bihari culture, fish are powerful symbols of fertility, abundance, and prosperity, often appearing during auspicious ceremonies and celebrations. Here, the artist renders these auspicious creatures with the characteristic stylised almond eyes and sinuous forms that define the Madhubani visual language, each scale and fin meticulously detailed within the compact composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrafted on handmade paper, this work by Ajay Kumar Jha from Delhi exemplifies the living tradition of Madhubani art. Originating from the Mithila region of Bihar, this folk art was historically created by women on freshly plastered mud walls and floors for significant life events. From the 1960s, it transitioned onto paper, allowing its distinctive double-line borders, dense filling that eschews empty space, and iconic motifs to reach a wider audience. This piece, showcasing fine lines and detailed work, embodies the aesthetic precision characteristic of the style.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a one-of-a-kind original artwork, not a print, representing a unique expression from a contemporary practitioner of a venerable art form. It ships with a signed Certificate of Authenticity, guaranteeing its provenance and originality, and includes complimentary insured delivery across India for your peace of mind.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ajay Kumar Jha - Delhi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48427520852226,"sku":"DDG584","price":840.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/7230\/5922\/files\/ddg584.webp?v=1788353691","url":"https:\/\/karm108.com\/products\/fishes-madhubani-painting-handmade-paper-by-ajay-kumar-jha","provider":"Karm 108","version":"1.0","type":"link"}