KARM 108

Tree Series 242 Pattachitra Painting on Cloth

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

This unique painting from Odisha, titled "Tree Series 242", presents a vibrant and intricately detailed tree as its central motif. Rendered with the characteristic precision of Pattachitra, the tree's form is defined by strong, clean outlines, with its branches and foliage depicted through rhythmic patterns and a rich palette of natural pigments. The composition, while singular in its focus, evokes the profound symbolism often associated with trees in Indian art, representing life, growth, and the interconnectedness of nature.

Master artisan Rabi Behera from Puri, a renowned hub for Pattachitra art, has meticulously crafted this painting on traditional paata. The medium itself is a testament to ancient practices, a canvas prepared from layered cloth, stiffened with natural compounds, and polished to a stone-like finish. Behera's skilled hand is evident in the confident brushwork, where each line is deliberate and colours are applied with a distinct flatness, building layers of pigment derived from mineral and vegetable sources. This careful, artisanal process brings the painting to life, showcasing the inherited knowledge of generations.

This exquisite work is a one of a kind original painting, not a print or reproduction, directly from the artist's hand. It ships with a signed Certificate of Authenticity, guaranteeing its provenance and originality, and includes free insured delivery across India, ensuring its safe arrival.

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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 242 Pattachitra Painting on Cloth

This unique painting from Odisha, titled "Tree Series 242", presents a vibrant and intricately detailed tree as its central motif.

Not a breath of space left unloved — this is Pattachitra.
Tree Series 242 Pattachitra Painting on Cloth

01

Rendered with the characteristic precision of Pattachitra, the tree's form is defined by strong, clean outlines, with its branches and foliage depicted through rhythmic patterns and a rich palette of natural pigments.

Tree Series 242 Pattachitra Painting on Cloth

02

The composition, while singular in its focus, evokes the profound symbolism often associated with trees in Indian art, representing life, growth, and the interconnectedness of nature.Master artisan Rabi Behera from Puri, a renowned hub for Pattachitra art, has meticulously crafted this painting on traditional paata.

Tree Series 242 Pattachitra Painting on Cloth

03

The medium itself is a testament to ancient practices, a canvas prepared from layered cloth, stiffened with natural compounds, and polished to a stone-like finish.

The tradition

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

Pattachitra · Puri, Odisha