PALM LEAF KRUSHNA STORY & BAKASURA BADHA

Pattachitra is a traditional art form from Odisha and is based on Hindu mythology. The art work is specially inspired by Lord Jagannath and the Vaishnava cult and all the colours used are naturally obtained. A paste made of bean leaves, charcoal made of burnt coconut shells, til oil and turmeric is rubbed on the etching that highlights the figures. Colors are hardly used in this are, whatever are used as fillers and in very subdued tones. Vegetable and mineral colors are used for painting. The artists of palm leaf etchings capture the themes of mythological incidents, Gods and Goddesses figures complete with details of hair style and dress, animals, flowers and trees etc. Radha and Krishna,

Size:-11×16