Tribal Life in Bengal Pattachitra by Anwar Chitrakar
CA$16,119.00
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This striking Bengal Pattachitra by Anwar Chitrakar visualizes the interconnectedness of human existence and tribal life. Blending traditional storytelling techniques with an energetic composition, the artwork showcases community, nature and the continuous flow of life. Bengal Pattachitra is a traditional scroll painting and storytelling art from West Bengal, created on cloth or handmade paper using natural pigments. It is characterized by intricate linework, vibrant colours, narrative panels and depictions of mythological tales, folk legends and social themes, often accompanied by oral storytelling traditions. At the center of the piece is a blue solar deity featuring large, almond-shaped eyes with red sclera and a radiating crown of stylized rays, placing the sun as a central part of all life. Nestled within a circular halo right below this celestial figure sits a domestic couple in tr
Craft: Pattachitra. From West Bengal. Sold by MeMeraki. Ships from India.
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