Tala Patra Pattachitra Hand-Painted Fridge Magnet – Krishna Balram indian art tissue box where natural pigments are applied

where natural pigments are applied to a hand-prepared cloth canvas and every line is drawn free-hand

and the whole piece is mounted on a simple black pedestal that lets the detailing on her face and crown carry the sculpture

known for fine outlines and flat

or as a quiet reminder of Rajasthan on a sideboard far from home

once told entire epics through painted leather figures held up to a lit screen at night

Tala Patra Pattachitra Hand-Painted Fridge Magnet – Krishna Balram indian art tissue box where natural pigments are appliedAdd a touch of traditional elegance to your home with this handcrafted handpainted fridge magnet, meticulously created using the ancient Tala Patra Chitra art form (tala palm, patra leaf, chitra painting), a sacred art of Orissa. The art goes back to the time when there was no pen or paper and people recorded everything on these palm leaves.. This miniature masterpiece beautifully showcases intricate designs painstakingly engraved using hand tools and