Pattachitra Raas Leela on Silk - Odisha Wall Art ethnic side table handmade unmistakably folk

unmistakably folk

giving the medallion real depth and texture rather than a flat printed image

this holder keeps a stack of folded paper napkins or tissues upright and easy to reach on a dining table

The painted surface is sealed with a protective

Pattachitra Raas Leela on Silk - Odisha Wall Art ethnic side table handmade unmistakably folkRaas Leela, the mystic circular dance shared between Krishna and the Gopis, is rendered here in Pattachitra, the traditional scroll painting technique of Odisha, hand painted directly onto silk fabric rather than wood or paper. The entire composition is kept in a monotone palette with a white marble and stone effect, giving the scene a shimmering, almost sculptural quality rather than the bold multicolour typically associated with folk painting.