KARM 108

Goddess Saraswati Standing on Lotus and Playing Veena Pattachitra Painting on Canvas

SKU: DDP101

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Specifications
  • Art formPattachitra
  • MediumWatercolor on Handmade Canvas
  • Dimensions30 in (H) x 18 in (W)
Description

This exquisite Pattachitra portrays Goddess Saraswati, the revered Hindu deity of knowledge, music, arts, and wisdom. She is depicted standing gracefully upon a blooming lotus, embodying purity and spiritual awakening, as she plays the veena, her sacred instrument, symbolizing her dominion over all creative expressions and learning. In the distinct visual language of Odisha's Pattachitra, her form is rendered with strong, defining outlines and a vibrant palette of natural colours, her serene countenance and ornate detailing characteristic of this revered tradition.

Crafted by a master folk artist from Odisha, this Pattachitra exemplifies the intricate artistry of a tradition centered around Puri and the artist village of Raghurajpur. The handmade canvas, or patta, is meticulously prepared with a traditional blend of tamarind glue and chalk, creating a smooth surface for painting. Natural mineral and vegetable colours are then applied, renowned for their earthiness and longevity, finished with the characteristic bold outlines and intricate floral borders that define the Pattachitra style, a cloth-based scroll painting heritage.

As a one-of-a-kind original, this Pattachitra is a singular work of art, distinct from any print or reproduction. It will be accompanied by a signed Certificate of Authenticity, guaranteeing its provenance and originality. We are pleased to offer complimentary insured delivery across India for this timeless creation.

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Material & Care

Watercolor on Handmade Canvas.

  • 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

Goddess Saraswati Standing on Lotus and Playing Veena Pattachitra Painting on Canvas

This exquisite Pattachitra portrays Goddess Saraswati, the revered Hindu deity of knowledge, music, arts, and wisdom.

Not a breath of space left unloved — this is Pattachitra.
Goddess Saraswati Standing on Lotus and Playing Veena Pattachitra Painting on Canvas

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She is depicted standing gracefully upon a blooming lotus, embodying purity and spiritual awakening, as she plays the veena, her sacred instrument, symbolizing her dominion over all creative expressions and learning.

Goddess Saraswati Standing on Lotus and Playing Veena Pattachitra Painting on Canvas

02

In the distinct visual language of Odisha's Pattachitra, her form is rendered with strong, defining outlines and a vibrant palette of natural colours, her serene countenance and ornate detailing characteristic of this revered tradition.Crafted by a master folk artist from Odisha, this Pattachitra exemplifies the intricate artistry of a tradition centered around Puri and the artist village of Raghurajpur.

Goddess Saraswati Standing on Lotus and Playing Veena Pattachitra Painting on Canvas

03

The handmade canvas, or patta, is meticulously prepared with a traditional blend of tamarind glue and chalk, creating a smooth surface for painting.

The tradition

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

Pattachitra · Puri, Odisha