This painting is an exquisite work of art from the eastern state of Odisha, India. Talpatra chitras (Palm leaf etchings) are one of the earliest indigenous paintings of Odisha. A family tradition handed down through generations; the delicate Talpatra paintings are made by line drawings etched with a steel stylus on rectangular strips of palm leaves that are delicately strung together. The themes are mythological from the Ramayana, Mahabharata, Krishna Lila, and most popularly, Lord Jagannath. Talapatra paintings are done on dried palm leaves. In this painting, Vishnu Dashaavtar has been depicted where artist has carved and painted each figure with great precision.

Dimensions

Length - 13 inch / 34cm

Breadth - 14 inch / 36cm

Delivery and care instructions

The paintings are unframed & not stretched, not ready to hang. They are rolled, packed and shipped in a solid tube. Frames are shown for exhibition purposes only and are not included Clean the paintings with a dry brush and avoid using harsh liquids