KARM 108

Radha-Krishna Pattachitra Painting on Cloth by Rabi Behera

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Specifications
  • ArtistRabi Behera, Puri
  • MediumPaata painting from Orissa
    ARTIST:RABI BEHERA
  • Dimensions18 in (H) x 12 in (W)
Description

This exquisite Pattachitra from Puri, Odisha, vibrantly portrays the divine couple, Radha and Krishna. Radha, the epitome of devotional love, gazes upon Krishna, the blue-skinned Supreme Being. Their eternal embrace symbolizes the soul's passionate longing for the divine and the ultimate spiritual union, a foundational motif in Vaishnavite theology. The scene is rendered with the characteristic precision and narrative focus inherent to the Pattachitra tradition, capturing a moment of profound spiritual connection.

The renowned artist Rabi Behera, hailing from Puri, has meticulously crafted this piece on traditional paata, a canvas prepared from layered cotton stiffened with natural tamarind paste. The visible technique showcases the distinct Pattachitra style, characterized by its bold, flowing outlines, flat yet luminous natural pigments derived from minerals and shells, and intricate brushwork that brings each detail to life without the use of linear perspective, creating a timeless visual narrative.

As a truly one of a kind original, this Pattachitra is a singular testament to Rabi Behera's mastery, ensuring no two pieces are ever identical. It is accompanied by a signed Certificate of Authenticity, underscoring its provenance and artistic merit, and will be delivered to you with free insured shipping anywhere across India.

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Material & Care

Paata painting from Orissa
ARTIST:RABI BEHERA.

  • 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

Radha-Krishna Pattachitra Painting on Cloth by Rabi Behera

This exquisite Pattachitra from Puri, Odisha, vibrantly portrays the divine couple, Radha and Krishna.

Not a breath of space left unloved — this is Pattachitra.
Radha-Krishna Pattachitra Painting on Cloth by Rabi Behera

01

Radha, the epitome of devotional love, gazes upon Krishna, the blue-skinned Supreme Being.

Radha-Krishna Pattachitra Painting on Cloth by Rabi Behera

02

Their eternal embrace symbolizes the soul's passionate longing for the divine and the ultimate spiritual union, a foundational motif in Vaishnavite theology.

Radha-Krishna Pattachitra Painting on Cloth by Rabi Behera

03

The scene is rendered with the characteristic precision and narrative focus inherent to the Pattachitra tradition, capturing a moment of profound spiritual connection.The renowned artist Rabi Behera, hailing from Puri, has meticulously crafted this piece on traditional paata, a canvas prepared from layered cotton stiffened with natural tamarind paste.

The tradition

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

Pattachitra · Puri, Odisha