Large Hand-rendered Stone Dust Painting - Noor-e-Bagh (Framed 35" x 24")

Large Hand-rendered Stone Dust Painting - Noor-e-Bagh (35" x 24"/ With Frame). Bathed in hues of deep sapphire and turquoise, Noor-e-Bagh evokes the quiet opulence of the stylised Mughal gardens. Every floral and avian form is detailed in burnished gold against a deep sapphire panel encased within intricate borders of turquoise floral scrolls- creating a luminous tapestry of life. Stone dust painting is a refined traditional art form from the Indian subcontinent—particularly Rajasthan and the Deccan. It draws from ancient mural practices and the alchemical use of natural minerals as pigment. Finely ground stone powders, extracted from ochres, granites, and quartz, are applied onto handmade surfaces using natural adhesives, creating textured, enduring works with a naturally rich and nuanced palette. Historically confined to temple arts and manuscripts, this art form has evolved into a niche that speaks to the eco-conscious aesthete and cultural purists. These paintings are tactile compositions where each shade is a result of geology, patience, and artistic intuition and can be preserved for centuries.