Dimensions

Each painting is done in 11.75 inch diameter encased in a 17"x16" Arabesque wooden frame

Material

Use of natural dyes - hand-painted Kalamkari on cotton 

Hand-carved Arabesque stylized Mangowood Frame

Product Description

Lakshmi Pen Kalamkari on Cotton in Mangowood frame

Each painting has been made in 11.5 inch diameter and demands skill and precision to be able to create a composition such as this especially in pen kalamkari. 

The Lakshmi's are depiction of Ashta Lakshmi are the eight divine forms of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi, each representing a unique aspect of wealth, prosperity, and well-being. The eight forms are Adi, Dhana, Dhanya, Gaja, Santana, Veera, Vidya, and Vijaya Lakshmi, who bestows blessings like spiritual wealth, material riches, food, power, progeny, courage, knowledge, and victory. Worshipping these forms, particularly during festivals like Diwali, is believed to invoke blessings for a balanced and prosperous life

An original composition for our shop  - This beautiful Kalamkari paintings is characterized by its freehand drawing, where artists use a pen (kalam) to draw designs and fill in colors. depicts stories and characters from Hindu mythology and epics. 

The process of creating Kalamkari involves a series of steps, including:
1. Cloth Preparation: The fabric is treated with myrobalan extract to prepare it for dyeing. 
2. Outline Drawing: The artist uses a Kalam (pen) made of bamboo reeds to draw the outlines of the design. 
3. Dye Application: Natural dyes are applied to the fabric, with various colors obtained from natural sources. 
4. Color Fixing: A variety of techniques, including using alum and myrobalan, are employed to fix the dyes. 

Comes Framed

Being hand painted this product is unique in itself, and its tiny imperfections is what makes it special. 

Please note - that the actual colors may vary based on the screen resolution of your device. As per our experience, viewing the products on the desktop is usually  more accurate to the actual colors. 

Instructions for Care:

• Wipe only using a clean soft cloth.
• For décor purposes only.

Timelines for dispatch

1-2 working days

Delivery Date

4 to 5 days from date of dispatch