KARM 108

Tree Series 204 Pattachitra Painting on Cloth

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Specifications
  • ArtistRabi Behera, Puri
  • MediumPaata painting from Orissa
  • Dimensions32 in (H) x 7 in (W)
Description

"Tree Series 204" presents a vibrant, stylized depiction of a tree, a potent symbol deeply embedded in Indian cultural and spiritual traditions. Revered as Kalpavriksha, the wish-fulfilling tree, or as the Bodhi tree of enlightenment, it universally represents life, growth, fertility, and cosmic order. This particular rendering captures the tree's intricate beauty through bold outlines and a rich palette, highlighting its essential form rather than a naturalistic portrayal. The composition likely celebrates the tree's enduring vitality and its sacred presence within the natural world.

Crafted by the esteemed artist Rabi Behera from Puri, this painting exemplifies the masterful tradition of Pattachitra, a celebrated folk art form from Odisha. Pattachitra, meaning "cloth painting" in Sanskrit, is distinguished by its meticulous application of natural and artist colors on a specially prepared cotton cloth, or paata. Behera's work showcases the hallmark techniques of this school, including strong, precise lines, a characteristic vibrancy achieved through mineral and vegetable pigments, and a lustrous finish, all indicative of generations of inherited skill and devotion to the craft.

This piece stands as a singular, handcrafted original, bearing the unique touch of the artist's hand rather than being a reproduction. It arrives accompanied by a signed Certificate of Authenticity, guaranteeing its provenance and originality. To ensure its safe passage to your collection, we provide complimentary insured delivery across India.

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Material & Care

Paata painting from Orissa.

  • 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

Tree Series 204 Pattachitra Painting on Cloth

"Tree Series 204" presents a vibrant, stylized depiction of a tree, a potent symbol deeply embedded in Indian cultural and spiritual traditions.

Not a breath of space left unloved — this is Pattachitra.
Tree Series 204 Pattachitra Painting on Cloth

01

Revered as Kalpavriksha, the wish-fulfilling tree, or as the Bodhi tree of enlightenment, it universally represents life, growth, fertility, and cosmic order.

Tree Series 204 Pattachitra Painting on Cloth

02

This particular rendering captures the tree's intricate beauty through bold outlines and a rich palette, highlighting its essential form rather than a naturalistic portrayal.

Tree Series 204 Pattachitra Painting on Cloth

03

The composition likely celebrates the tree's enduring vitality and its sacred presence within the natural world.Crafted by the esteemed artist Rabi Behera from Puri, this painting exemplifies the masterful tradition of Pattachitra, a celebrated folk art form from Odisha.

The tradition

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

Pattachitra · Puri, Odisha