Kalighat Cat: Art on textiles Series
Our Kalighat cat scarf collection reminisces on the simple brush strokes of watercolour from the Bengali folk art. Therefore this has given birth to masterpieces like the cat with the fish. Similarly, our reinterpretations inter-weave the classic and the modern keeping the art and traditions alive.
Calcutta was the capital of British India from 1833-1912. By the 1830s, artists had arrived in Calcutta from rural villages in Bengal and began to produce paintings that reflected the local history, mythology, customs and conflicts of a colonised society. As a popular art form, these artists are recognised for their use of brilliant colour, simplified images and swift brushstrokes that became the hallmark of Kalighat painting in the 19th and early 20th century. Cat with large black markings and a fish in its mouth is often interpreted as an illustration of a Bengali proverb. The composition suggests the cat is a satirical representation of a false ascetic who despite renouncing the world is unable to control its lust.
House of Gharats Limited Edition Cat Scarf Collection is the perfect opportunity to indulge in wearing or gifting a piece of art.
Will be gift wrapped in beautiful hand-made boxes.
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