{"product_id":"tree-series-227","title":"Tree Series 227 Pattachitra Painting on Cloth","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe painting, part of Rabi Behera's \"Tree Series 227\", presents a captivating study of arboreal forms, rendered in the distinctive Pattachitra style of Odisha. Trees hold profound significance in Indian iconography and folklore, often symbolizing life, fertility, cosmic order, and divine presence. Here, the artist employs the characteristic bold outlines and vibrant, unshaded colour fields of Pattachitra, transforming the natural subject into a stylized yet potent symbol. The visual rhythm of the piece suggests a reverence for nature, expressed through precise draughtsmanship and an acute sense of design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis exceptional work is by Rabi Behera, a practitioner from Puri, the epicentre of Pattachitra art in Odisha. The medium is traditional 'Paata', a finely prepared cloth canvas meticulously layered with chalk and tamarind gum to create a smooth, durable surface. Behera utilizes natural pigments derived from minerals and plants, bound with natural gum, a practice that lends these paintings their unique, earthy glow and enduring quality. The visible hand technique showcases the masterful brushwork, characterized by the fine, intricate lines and vibrant colour application that define the Pattachitra idiom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a singular, one-of-a-kind original painting, not a reproduction or print. It ships directly from India with a signed Certificate of Authenticity, assuring its provenance and craftsmanship. We provide free insured delivery across India, ensuring this treasured piece arrives safely at its new home.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rabi Behera, Puri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48428237422850,"sku":"WRB842","price":2100.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/7230\/5922\/files\/wrb842.webp?v=1788384842","url":"https:\/\/karm108.com\/products\/tree-series-227","provider":"Karm 108","version":"1.0","type":"link"}