{"product_id":"madhubani-ganesha-300-gsm-paper","title":"Ganesha Madhubani Painting on Paper","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis distinctive Madhubani painting presents Lord Ganesha, the revered Hindu deity who presides over new beginnings and auspicious ventures, celebrated as the remover of obstacles. Ritu's rendition captures Ganesha with the characteristic stylisation of Mithila art, featuring the deity's elephant head and robust form rendered within intricate double-line borders. The traditional almond eyes lend a spiritual depth to his expression, while the dense filling of motifs around the central figure exemplifies the practice of leaving no space empty, echoing the richness of the cosmos he represents.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrafted by artist Ritu, this piece continues the enduring legacy of Madhubani or Mithila art, an ancestral tradition originating from the Mithila region of Bihar. Historically, women adorned the freshly plastered mud walls and floors of their homes with these vibrant paintings for weddings and festivals. From the 1960s, this intricate storytelling moved onto handmade paper, allowing wider appreciation. This particular work on 300 gsm paper showcases the hallmark techniques of the tradition, perhaps employing bharni for its bold colour fill or kachni for its delicate line work and cross-hatching, alongside iconic motifs such as the lotus or sun, all woven into a harmonious composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a truly one-of-a-kind original creation, this Madhubani painting by Ritu is not a reproduction. It arrives with a signed Certificate of Authenticity, guaranteeing its provenance and artistic value, and benefits from complimentary insured delivery across India for peace of mind.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ritu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48428310429954,"sku":"WSA871","price":3675.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/7230\/5922\/files\/ff71402159da2165d536490c817a5808.jpg?v=1788423726","url":"https:\/\/karm108.com\/products\/madhubani-ganesha-300-gsm-paper","provider":"Karm 108","version":"1.0","type":"link"}