Village Kraft Lord Jagannath Palm Leaf Painting Framed with Cane Stick, Used Natural Colors On Handmade Paper, Home Decor, Gift Item, Wall Painting 15.24 x 10.16cm

The Palm Leaf Paintings of Odisha is one of the most ancient form of arts which originated with the beginning of written communication. In that era messages and manuscript were written on these palm leaves as paper was not invented. With the continuous innovations in art the inscription of text on the palm leaves slowly shifted to colorful images. These images are also a continuous and dedicated effort of our Odiya artisans which is a result of conceptualized thoughts of theirs which is depicted on the palm leaves finally. The great epics of Ramayana and Mahabharata are the most commonly found in the art forms. The unripe leaves of the Palm Tree are first cut in uniform sizes and then semidried. After burying it for few days it is again dried in shade and then the natural colors are applied on it and pasted on hand crafted papers. For framing cane stick is used in these paintings. These are perfect wall hangings displaying the rich art of Odisha at your place. Care Instruction Dust with a dry cloth. 1. Palm Leaf and Hand Made Paper. 2. All colors used in the Painting are natural. 3. Frame of Cane Stick 4. Pattachitra style of painting is one of the oldest and most popular art forms of Odisha. 5. Keep away from corrosive liquids, fire, water and direct sun light.