KARM 108

Goddess Meldi Mata Masterpiece - Mata Ni Pachedi Painting on Madarpat Cotton

SKU: DDI083

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Every KARM 108 painting arrives with a signed certificate verifying its origin, art form and the hands that made it.

Specifications
  • ArtistDilip Chitara - Gujarat
  • MediumMadarpat Cotton
  • Dimensions60 in (H) x 108 in (W)
Description

This magnificent painting presents Goddess Meldi Mata, a revered folk deity particularly significant in Gujarat. Meldi Mata, often depicted as a powerful protector and guardian against malevolent forces, is one of the many village goddesses or 'Gramadevatas' celebrated across India. Rendered in the traditional Mata Ni Pachedi idiom, this masterpiece on Madarpat cotton vividly portrays the goddess with her distinct iconography, inviting reverence and embodying the protective spirit she represents for her devotees.

The work is created by Dilip Chitara, an artist from Gujarat, maintaining the time-honoured traditions of painting. Executed on Madarpat cotton, a coarse, durable textile specifically favoured for these devotional hangings, the painting showcases a masterful application of colour and line. The visible hand technique, characteristic of Mata Ni Pachedi, features bold outlines drawn freehand, meticulously filled with vibrant natural or artist pigments, creating a dynamic visual narrative that is both traditional and deeply personal.

This extraordinary painting is a one of a kind original, meticulously handcrafted and not a print. It arrives with a signed Certificate of Authenticity, guaranteeing its provenance and artistic integrity. We ensure complimentary, fully insured delivery across India, offering peace of mind that this unique devotional artwork will reach its new home safely.

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Ships within 30 days across India, insured and free of charge. 7-day returns on undamaged pieces.

Material & Care

Madarpat Cotton.

  • 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

Indian Folk Art · India

Goddess Meldi Mata Masterpiece - Mata Ni Pachedi Painting on Madarpat Cotton

This magnificent painting presents Goddess Meldi Mata, a revered folk deity particularly significant in Gujarat.

Every line here was drawn by hand, and carries a story older than memory.
Goddess Meldi Mata Masterpiece - Mata Ni Pachedi Painting on Madarpat Cotton

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Meldi Mata, often depicted as a powerful protector and guardian against malevolent forces, is one of the many village goddesses or 'Gramadevatas' celebrated across India.

Goddess Meldi Mata Masterpiece - Mata Ni Pachedi Painting on Madarpat Cotton

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Rendered in the traditional Mata Ni Pachedi idiom, this masterpiece on Madarpat cotton vividly portrays the goddess with her distinct iconography, inviting reverence and embodying the protective spirit she represents for her devotees.The work is created by Dilip Chitara, an artist from Gujarat, maintaining the time-honoured traditions of painting.

Goddess Meldi Mata Masterpiece - Mata Ni Pachedi Painting on Madarpat Cotton

03

Executed on Madarpat cotton, a coarse, durable textile specifically favoured for these devotional hangings, the painting showcases a masterful application of colour and line.

The tradition

A hand-painted work in a traditional folk idiom of India.

Indian Folk Art · India