KARM 108

Tree Series 239 Pattachitra Painting on Cloth

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Specifications
  • ArtistRabi Behera, Puri
  • MediumPaata painting from Orissa
  • Dimensions16 in (H) x 6 in (W)
Description

The painting, titled "Tree Series 239", offers a stylized depiction of a tree, a profound motif deeply embedded in Indian cultural and spiritual traditions, often symbolizing life, growth, and fertility. Rendered with the characteristic precision of Pattachitra, the tree is presented with bold, clean lines and a vibrant, earthy palette. Its branches extend gracefully, adorned with delicate foliage that showcases the artist's meticulous detailing, creating a harmonious and balanced composition against a subtly coloured ground.

This distinctive work is a Pattachitra painting from Orissa, skillfully crafted by Rabi Behera of Puri, a region renowned for this ancient art form. Pattachitra, meaning "picture on cloth", employs a unique technique where cotton fabric is prepared with a tamarind paste and chalk coating, forming the traditional 'paata' canvas. Behera's hand reveals a mastery of this tradition through the application of natural colours, derived from minerals and plants, applied in a flat, unshaded manner, and defined by precise, flowing brushwork that brings the intricate botanical details to life.

This exquisite Pattachitra painting is a true one of a kind original, meticulously handmade and not a print. It ships with a signed Certificate of Authenticity, guaranteeing its provenance and originality. Enjoy complimentary insured delivery across India, ensuring this unique piece arrives safely at your doorstep.

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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 239 Pattachitra Painting on Cloth

The painting, titled "Tree Series 239", offers a stylized depiction of a tree, a profound motif deeply embedded in Indian cultural and spiritual traditions, often symbolizing life, growth, and fertility.

Not a breath of space left unloved — this is Pattachitra.
Tree Series 239 Pattachitra Painting on Cloth

01

Rendered with the characteristic precision of Pattachitra, the tree is presented with bold, clean lines and a vibrant, earthy palette.

Tree Series 239 Pattachitra Painting on Cloth

02

Its branches extend gracefully, adorned with delicate foliage that showcases the artist's meticulous detailing, creating a harmonious and balanced composition against a subtly coloured ground.This distinctive work is a Pattachitra painting from Orissa, skillfully crafted by Rabi Behera of Puri, a region renowned for this ancient art form.

Tree Series 239 Pattachitra Painting on Cloth

03

Pattachitra, meaning "picture on cloth", employs a unique technique where cotton fabric is prepared with a tamarind paste and chalk coating, forming the traditional 'paata' canvas.

The tradition

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

Pattachitra · Puri, Odisha