{"product_id":"madhubani-dancing-peacock-handmade-paper-by-ajay-kumar-jha","title":"Dancing Peacock Madhubani Painting on Handmade Paper","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Madhubani painting by Ajay Kumar Jha presents a vibrant Dancing Peacock, a motif rich with cultural significance in India. The peacock symbolises grace, beauty, and the majesty of the monsoon, often associated with fertility and spiritual awakening. Rendered with the distinctive visual language of Mithila art, this piece showcases the bird's elaborate plumage with stylised, intricate patterns, framed by the characteristic double-line borders. The composition employs dense filling, leaving no space unadorned, a hallmark of the tradition, to enhance the peacock's dynamic movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCreated by Ajay Kumar Jha, an artist working from Delhi, this artwork exemplifies the journey of Madhubani from its ancestral roots. Originating in the Mithila region of Bihar, this art form was traditionally practiced by women, adorning freshly plastered mud walls and floors for significant events like weddings and festivals. From the 1960s, it transitioned onto handmade paper, a medium that allowed its intricate beauty to reach a wider audience. Jha’s work adheres to the classic techniques, featuring the signature stylised almond eyes and a tapestry of traditional motifs such as lotus or geometric patterns, meticulously woven into the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Madhubani painting is a singular, one-of-a-kind original, not a mass-produced print. It will be accompanied by a signed Certificate of Authenticity, guaranteeing its provenance and artistic merit. We ensure free, insured delivery across India, providing peace of mind as this distinctive piece finds its place in your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ajay Kumar Jha - Delhi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48427494244610,"sku":"DDG520","price":1785.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/7230\/5922\/files\/ddg520.webp?v=1788353442","url":"https:\/\/karm108.com\/products\/madhubani-dancing-peacock-handmade-paper-by-ajay-kumar-jha","provider":"Karm 108","version":"1.0","type":"link"}