Folk Art Paintings
Handpainted Cheriyal Painting by Dhanalakota Rakesh (11 x 11 in)
Product details
| Size | Length - 29 cm, Width - 29 cm. |
| Weight | 35 grams (approximately). |
| Material | Traditional handpainted cheriyal folk art painting done on canvas cloth base, made using water colours. The Cheriyal painting are a unique pictorial presentation of the numerous tales from Hindu epics like the Mahabharata and Ramayana, and the various Indian Puranas. The scrolls also depict the legends and mythologies of the communities along with their gods and heroes. Irrespective of the community or profession, each Cheriyal scroll starts with a panel of Ganapati, the God of wealth, followed by Sarswati, the Goddess of learning. It is customary for the artist to seek the blessing of the deities in order to ensure that the art flourishes without any obstacles. |
| Care | Wipe with a soft dry cloth, keep away from water and other liquid substances. |
| Colour | Slight difference in colour from the visible product image is possible. Read more. |
