KARM 108

Tree Series 256 Pattachitra Painting on Cloth

SKU: WRB893

Rs. 2,625.00 Rs. 2,100.0020% OFFInc. GST Free shipping · Pan India

दान · Our Promise

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.

Ask about this piece

Certificate of Authenticity

Every KARM 108 painting arrives with a signed certificate verifying its origin, art form and the hands that made it.

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

The "Tree Series 256" by Rabi Behera, a distinguished artist from Puri, offers a profound exploration of nature's beauty through the vibrant lens of Odishan Pattachitra. While not depicting a specific deity or epic scene, the tree motif holds deep symbolic resonance in Indian art, often representing life, growth, knowledge, and cosmic connection. This particular rendition showcases a stylized yet intricate tree, meticulously rendered with the characteristic precision and expressive colours that define this ancient art form, inviting contemplation on its enduring spiritual and aesthetic power.

Rabi Behera has masterfully executed this painting on *paata*, a specially prepared cloth canvas traditional to Orissa, employing techniques passed down through generations of Pattachitra artists. The artwork is distinguished by its crisp, confident outlines and the rich application of natural or artist colours, layered to achieve striking depth and brilliance. Every detail, from the delicate foliage to the robust trunk, reflects a painstaking manual process and a deep adherence to traditional methods, evidencing the artist's skill and dedication.

This captivating artwork is presented as a singular, one-of-a-kind original, ensuring its unique status within any discerning collection. It is not a print or reproduction. The painting will be dispatched with a signed Certificate of Authenticity, guaranteeing its provenance and the integrity of Rabi Behera's artistry. We provide complimentary insured delivery across India, ensuring this exquisite piece reaches its new home safely and securely.

Shipping & returns

Ships within 30 days across India, insured and free of charge. 7-day returns on undamaged pieces.

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 256 Pattachitra Painting on Cloth

The "Tree Series 256" by Rabi Behera, a distinguished artist from Puri, offers a profound exploration of nature's beauty through the vibrant lens of Odishan Pattachitra.

Not a breath of space left unloved — this is Pattachitra.
Tree Series 256 Pattachitra Painting on Cloth

01

While not depicting a specific deity or epic scene, the tree motif holds deep symbolic resonance in Indian art, often representing life, growth, knowledge, and cosmic connection.

Tree Series 256 Pattachitra Painting on Cloth

02

This particular rendition showcases a stylized yet intricate tree, meticulously rendered with the characteristic precision and expressive colours that define this ancient art form, inviting contemplation on its enduring spiritual and aesthetic power.Rabi Behera has masterfully executed this painting on *paata*, a specially prepared cloth canvas traditional to Orissa, employing techniques passed down through generations of Pattachitra artists.

Tree Series 256 Pattachitra Painting on Cloth

03

The artwork is distinguished by its crisp, confident outlines and the rich application of natural or artist colours, layered to achieve striking depth and brilliance.

The tradition

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

Pattachitra · Puri, Odisha