KARM 108
SKU: WRB540
Rs. 23,231.00
Rs. 18,585.0020% OFFInc. GST
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A tenth of every piece returns to the hands that made it. 10% of each sale is devoted to the welfare of the artisans behind the craft.
Certificate of Authenticity
Every KARM 108 painting arrives with a signed certificate verifying its origin, art form and the hands that made it.
This remarkable Talapatra Chitra presents the sacred triad of Shri Jagannath, his elder brother Balabhadra, and his sister Subhadra. Revered across India, particularly in Odisha, these deities embody a unique spiritual syncretism, their distinct aniconic forms, characterised by large, expressive eyes and lack of limbs, stemming from ancient legends surrounding their divine manifestation. The artist masterfully renders these iconic figures with traditional precision, capturing the spiritual essence and profound simplicity that defines their venerated imagery.
Crafted by the esteemed artist Rabi Behera from Puri, a renowned center for this art form, this painting is executed on a treated palm leaf, the traditional medium for Talapatra Chitra. The technique involves meticulously incising the intricate details onto the dried palm leaf with a stylus, a process that demands immense skill and a steady hand. Natural or artist colours are then carefully applied, often rubbed into the engraved lines, enhancing the visual narrative and giving the piece its distinctive, tactile quality.
As a one of a kind original, this Talapatra Chitra is a unique testament to a living artistic heritage, not a reproduction. It ships with a signed Certificate of Authenticity, guaranteeing its provenance and craftsmanship, and includes free insured delivery across India.
Ships within 30 days across India, insured and free of charge. 7-day returns on undamaged pieces.
Palm Leaf Painting from Orissa.
The Fit
| Size | Chest | Length | Sleeve |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | 42" | 26" | 9" |
| M | 44" | 27" | 9.5" |
| L | 46" | 29" | 10" |
| XL | 48" | 29" | 10.5" |
Note: These are garment measurements, not body measurements.
For a more relaxed fit, we recommend sizing up.
Indian Folk Art · India
This remarkable Talapatra Chitra presents the sacred triad of Shri Jagannath, his elder brother Balabhadra, and his sister Subhadra.
Every line here was drawn by hand, and carries a story older than memory.
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Revered across India, particularly in Odisha, these deities embody a unique spiritual syncretism, their distinct aniconic forms, characterised by large, expressive eyes and lack of limbs, stemming from ancient legends surrounding their divine manifestation.
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The artist masterfully renders these iconic figures with traditional precision, capturing the spiritual essence and profound simplicity that defines their venerated imagery.Crafted by the esteemed artist Rabi Behera from Puri, a renowned center for this art form, this painting is executed on a treated palm leaf, the traditional medium for Talapatra Chitra.
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The technique involves meticulously incising the intricate details onto the dried palm leaf with a stylus, a process that demands immense skill and a steady hand.
