The paintings is printed on palm leaf and hand-made paper framed with Cane Stick. The paintings therefore are completely natural and made of only organic products.
Origin
Pattachitra style of painting originated from Raghurajpur, a small and artsy village in Odisha. The village houses talented artists who work day and night to create these unique paintings and keep the legacy alive.
Created on handmade paper and palm leaves, the paintings are an attempt at “Recreating the Historical tales through paints and brushes.”
What’s so Unique about them?
The unique feature of these paintings is the fact that they are engraved on palm leaves and hand-made paper. The paintings, therefore, are completely natural and made of only organic products.
Variety
Each painting is a unique recreation of different religious sequences and events. The paintings recite different stories about various religious anecdotes. Decorated with extensive details, this is a picture of the ‘Lord of Universe’- Lord Jagannatha and his siblings.
Global Initiative
In the 1940s, an American lady Ms. Helena Zealy tried to help promote art overseas. She held exhibitions in America and gave the artists a global market to showcase their art.
Government to the Rescue
INTACH did two-year research in the village and later on declared it as a ‘Heritage Village’. They even hired artists to paint houses and a rest house to promote the art.
Another reason to buy
If you think the historical and traditional value is the only reason to buy them, let us give you a few more reasons. These paintings are more than 1000 years old legacy that the artists are trying hard to preserve. Buying them would not just increase the demand but also keep this dying art alive for future generations. Not just this, but these paintings are all “Made in India” products.
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India has a special kind of connection with its artisans and the colorful culture found in the nook and corners of this land. Local art like basket weaving, temple paintings, and terracotta vessels is just parts of our heritage hidden away.
We bring you the history, the forgotten legacies, through authentic art, right from their birthplaces, to you.
Clio’s Heritage Store is a store with a story. Every product comes with a tale of its very own. We promote various local artisans from every corner of India, while also upholding the legacy that our country holds. When you buy from us, you help keep alive the dreams of hundreds of handicraftsmen, you help contribute to the cause of keeping our ancestry alive. You help the cottage industries and the small businesses and mostly you keep our heritage alive.
So come, and be a part of this journey of knowing history through the art of our country.
Not a single product used is harmful to nature and so even when they are discarded, they will not leave behind any harmful residue.
Manoranjan Mohanty (verified owner) –
Very good, quick delivery with good packing. Would definitely recommend. Jai Jagannath 🙏