Set of 3 Peacocks Madhubani Painting on Paper

This striking Madhubani painting features a captivating set of three peacocks, magnificent birds deeply rooted in Indian symbolism. Revered for their beauty and grace, peacocks frequently appear in traditional art, embodying love, immortality, and auspiciousness. Here, they are rendered with the signature Madhubani stylisation: their bodies and elaborate tail feathers meticulously filled, often in the bharni style of bold colour or kachni's intricate line work, and set within the characteristic dense composition that leaves no space empty. The birds’ stylised almond eyes convey a serene yet majestic presence, a testament to the art form's unique visual language.

The artist Ruchi, working from Noida, brings this ancient tradition to life using contemporary alcohol markers and fineliners on paper. Madhubani, also known as Mithila art, hails from the Mithila region of Bihar, where it was traditionally women's art, gracing freshly plastered mud walls and floors for sacred occasions like weddings and festivals. This move to paper, beginning in the 1960s, allowed the art to travel beyond its domestic confines, yet its fundamental visual vocabulary, with double-line borders and dense geometric or natural motifs, remains steadfast.

This piece is a one of a kind original, meticulously handcrafted and not a reproduction print. It ships with a signed Certificate of Authenticity, ensuring its provenance and value. Enjoy complimentary insured delivery across India, bringing this unique artistic heritage directly to your collection.