This is Traditional Hand Painted Pattachitra painting depicting Jagannath, Balabhadra, Subhadra in different styles (extra Large). The painting is 12 feet (72 inches) long and 3.5 feet (40 inches) wide.
The Pattachitra is based on Hindu mythology and especially inspired by Jagannath and Vaishnava sects.
Iliziencraft’s collection of Genuine Handmade Pattachitra Painting Odisha
Our collection of Pattachitra Paintings is Genuine, Handmade and is in the traditional artform of Odisha. Moreover, the paintings are by Mr. Bijay Kumar Mohapatra who is National Merit Award winner.
Mr. Bijay is a very renowned and award winner painter from Odisha. Consequently, many well known galleries have exhibited his paintings. Bijay has also won many awards in recognition of his contribution to this artform. Among other awards, Rajiv Gandhi Forum has awarded him with the Rajiv Gandhi Sadbhavana.
Pattachitra Paintings Odisha
Pattachitra is one of the oldest and most popular styles of painting in Odisha and West Bengal. Going by a popular belief, Pattachitra artform originated as early as the 12th century.
The name Pattachitra has evolved from the Sanskrit word ‘patta’, meaning cloth, and ‘chitra’, meaning picture. Thus, Pattachitra is a painting done on canvas. The Paintings have rich colorful application and creative motifs and designs. The artform is known for its intricate details, mythological narratives and the folktales inscribed in it and thus is very popular with connoisseurs.
Recent Trends
Off late, lot of traders have started selling digital prints of the paintings. These digital copies are cheaper to buy, however they do not represent the traditional artform.
The traditional Genuine Handmade Pattachitra Painting from Odisha are time consuming and involve high skill sets and craftmanship. Firstly, it takes almost five days in making the making the canvas for the painting, the ‘patta’, ready. In addition, the painter needs to put in considerable effort in Preparing the brush and natural colors. Consequently, the price of a genuine handmade Pattachitra painting is much more.
Iliziencraft’s Contribution
Iliziencraft’s endeavor is to provide a genuine platform to the artisans to showcase their handmade paintings to connoisseurs. This will help them get a better price for their work and consequently will help the artform survive through these troubled times.
Hand Painted Pattachitra painting depicting Jagannath Balabhadra Subhadra (large)
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