{"product_id":"handmade-fish-madhubani-painting-handmade-paper-by-ajay-kumar-jha","title":"Handmade Fish Madhubani Painting on Handmade Paper","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Madhubani painting by Ajay Kumar Jha beautifully articulates the timeless motif of the fish, a powerful symbol deeply rooted in Indian culture. Representing fertility, abundance, and prosperity, the fish is rendered with the distinctive visual language of Mithila art. Its form is outlined by the characteristic double-line borders, a hallmark of the tradition, and the composition embraces dense filling, ensuring no space remains empty and creating a vibrant, intricate surface texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCreated by artist Ajay Kumar Jha, this original artwork is painted on handmade paper, a medium that enabled Madhubani, or Mithila art, to move beyond its traditional canvases. Originating from the Mithila region of Bihar, this unique art form was historically painted by women on freshly plastered mud walls and floors for significant life events, such as weddings and festivals. From the 1960s, its intricate narratives and iconic motifs, including the sun, moon, lotus, and peacock, found new expression on paper, meticulously crafted using techniques like bharni for bold colour fill or kachni for fine line work and cross-hatching.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis captivating artwork is a one-of-a-kind original painting, not a print, ensuring its unique provenance and artistic merit. It ships with a signed Certificate of Authenticity, guaranteeing its status and the artist's hand. Enjoy the convenience of complimentary, insured delivery across India, bringing this exquisite piece of cultural heritage directly to your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ajay Kumar Jha - Delhi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48427471536386,"sku":"DDG464","price":2730.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/7230\/5922\/files\/ddg464.webp?v=1788353326","url":"https:\/\/karm108.com\/products\/handmade-fish-madhubani-painting-handmade-paper-by-ajay-kumar-jha","provider":"Karm 108","version":"1.0","type":"link"}