Lacquered, Hand Painted Patua Art Wooden Tray - Dhol Dancers
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Lacquered, Hand Painted Patua Art Wooden Tray - Dhol Dancers
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A piece of rustic beauty from West Bengal with this handpainted Patua/ Santhal art wooden tray. Skilled artisans transform local wood into beautiful serving pieces, each one imbued with a touch of regional charm. The smooth surface, painted and lacquered to a gentle shine, offers a sturdy platform for showcasing your culinary creations or everyday essentials. ‘Patua scroll painting’ is an art form native to West Bengal. Traditionally, Patua paintings originated as scrolls used as a story telling medium. These paintings are made on handmade paper, with a cloth backing. . As the scroll is rolled out, frame by frame, the artist narrates the story on the scroll through song, which typically lasts five to fifteen minutes. Patua scroll painters wander from village to village singing stories about pictures depicted in their scrolls and make a living. Today the art manifests on a host of utilty articles allowng for myriad sources of livelihood for the artists and their families.
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Product Details
Material : Wood
Craft : Patua Art
State : West Bengal
Country of Origin : India
Colour : Black and White
Measurements : Length - 15" x Width - 7" x Height - 1";
Product weight : 400 Grams
Special Attention : Handcrafted article. Please allow for minor defects.
Shipping Info : Dispatched in a maximum of 6 business days. Returns accepted within 12 days of delivery.
UOM : Piece
Patua Art
‘Patua scroll painting’ is an art form native to West Bengal. The paintings are traditionally made from handmade paper, backed with cloth. Scrolls are typically 8 to 15 feet long and contain vibrantly painted scenes of a mythology or history story. Indigenous plants and minerals are still used to create the paint, including turmeric, vermillion, and burnt rice. Sap of the bel (wood-apple) fruit is used as mordant. As the scroll is unrolled frame by frame, the artist narrates mythological and historical stories through song, which typically lasts five to fifteen minutes.The art form is now increasingly being used on smaller paintings and utility items made from wood and metal as well. Patua scroll painters wander from village to village singing stories about pictures depicted in their scrolls and make a living. Their stories also depict Hindu saints and Muslim saints. With changing times, the Patuas have crafted their message accordingly. Now they create scrolls reflecting social issues, such as literacy and environment. With globalization, Potuas are responding with stories featuring international issues, but with a local twist.
