Kartik – Indian God
₹ 4,500.00
The Patachitra of Pingla generally depicts the stories of Hindu mythology. In this artwork we can see the Hindu God Kartik with his peacock, done by Suman Chitrakar. The colours used in these artworks are all derived from natural elements; for example green is made from leaves, yellow from turmeric, etc.
| Dimensions | 12 × 18 in |
|---|---|
| Brand |
Pingla – Patachitra |
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