Goddess Kali. Mukha-Dinajpur

Modern Bibi

₹ 4,500.00

A lady of the then Kolkata, supposedly from the modern urban society, holds the hookah and the hand fan. Baharjan Chitrakar has created this art in her younger days. She has narrated the change coming in the society of her time. This piece of art, quite an old one, narrates the socio - economic revolution of the then Bengal.

Radha Krishna

₹ 4,500.00

A scene from the saga of Radha and Krishna, essentially the most famous of Hindu deities, serves as one of the set of paintings that the Pata Shilpis show while singing the mythological story of Rashlila. These sets are shown accompanied by songs narrating stories of Radha - Krishna, to the villagers who cannot read the books but love to know more about them. This piece is done by Rajesh Chitrakar.

Saraswaati – Indian God

₹ 4,500.00

The Patachitra of Bengal has its unique style of using simple lines creating intricate details. The subjects are drawn mostly from Hindu mythology. The all natural colours are made from elements like leaves, soil, flowers and seeds. The choice and use of colours are also very unique and soothing to the eyes and the soul of the viewers. This painting comes from the brush of Rajesh Chitrakar.

Tribal Story

₹ 5,500.00

The location of these Patachitra Shilpi or artists falls in a place, popularly known as Jangal Mahal in West Bengal. The area is home to a number of indigenous tribes like Santhals, Vills, Mundas. The paintings, for obvious reasons, depict the tribal culture. One such example by Nazra Chitrakar, who learnt the art from her older generations and is now passing it on to her successors. The artwork showcase a dance performance by the young tribal boys and girls.

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Tribal Story

₹ 5,500.00

The location of these Patachitra Shilpi or artists falls in a place, popularly known as Jangal Mahal in West Bengal. The area is home to a number of indigenous tribes like Santhals, Vills, Mundas. The paintings, for obvious reasons, depict the tribal culture. One such example by Nazra Chitrakar, who learnt the art from her older generations and is now passing it on to her successors. This one depicts the daily life and chores of the tribal people where the men are sleeping while the women are fetching water.

Babu Bibi

₹ 4,500.00

A couple gets intimate and romantic while spending time together. As a part of a story telling about the regular, day to day life, this piece of art makes for a sweet romantic tale. Such paintings, accompanied by songs, in olden days of no television serials, would serve the purpose of entertainment to the village women. They would listen to the stories sung by the Pata Shilpis and laugh and cry, and become one with the characters. This one is done by a young artist Rajesh Chitrakar.

Mukha-Dinajpur

₹ 1,500.00

Mukha art of South Dinajpur from West Bengal. The wooden masks is the prime occupation for the locals. Visit the Mukha section and bring home these colorful creations to decorate the walls.

Bibi playing Guitar

₹ 4,500.00

A depiction of modern women of the then Kolkata in this Patachitra talks about the inclination of the upper class, urban women towards art and music. Painted in typical Pot Maya style, by a young artist of today, Rajesh Chitrakar, it shows the culture of Bengal.

Bajna Wooden Toy – Elephant (Single Item)

₹ 130.00

Wooden Toys from Benaras, India. Purely handmade. The colours used are purely non-toxic and safe for children. Use as home decorations or gift these to someone, these toys will be precious collectables for you and your near ones.

Mukha-Dinajpur

₹ 1,500.00

Mukha art of South Dinajpur from West Bengal. The wooden masks is the prime occupation for the locals. Visit the Mukha section and bring home these colorful creations to decorate the walls.

Kamale Kamini

₹ 5,500.00

A depiction of Kamale Kamini, the Hindu deity called Devi Chandi, is here in this painting of Bahadur Chitrakar. The famous Bengali folk lore, Chandi Mangal, written by Kabikankan Mukundaram, tells the tale of Devi Chandi, supposedly another avatar of Devi Durga. The goddess was seen sitting on a huge lotus flower in the middle of the sea and gobbling an elephant and then throwing it up. She would repeat this time and again. The story is long and this painting was used to tell the story to villagers in olden days. It is a very old piece of art.

Bengal Handicraft. Wooden Toys. Pair of Lord Ganesha.

₹ 80.00

Patachitra on Wood. Wooden Toys from Rural Bengal. Tribal art decoratives for your home. Gift to dear ones. Minimum purchase set of 5

Refrigerator Wooden Toy Magnet – White Rabbit (single item)

₹ 70.00

Lord Hanuman. Mukha-Dinajpur

₹ 1,800.00

Mukha art of South Dinajpur from West Bengal. The wooden masks is the prime occupation for the locals. Visit the Mukha section and bring home these colorful creations to decorate the walls.