Description
Lovers is a traditionally hand-drawn artwork, designed as a scarf made in Italy. This practice has evolved from the centuries-old art form of Patachitra (paintings) unique to Bengal and many other neighbouring regions.
Patuas (painters) commonly painted figures of deities, gentry and ordinary people with deft and vigorously flowing lines using brush and ink from the lamp. There were romantic depictions of women. There were satirical paintings lampooning the hypocrisies of the newly rich and the changing roles of men and women after the introduction of education for women.
These are available in large sizes that make beautiful scarves. You may also love to frame them as an artwork that adorns your walls.
House of Gharats Limited Edition Silk Scarf Collection is the perfect opportunity to indulge in wearing and gifting a piece of art. This makes for a Perfect ‘His & Her’ gift set. The collection is a custom illustrated artwork made with the finest silk twill in Italy.
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SIZE: 90×90 cm
Patachitra known for its brilliant play of colours, is an ancient folk art form practiced for centuries.
Inspiration
A living art and performance tradition that is open to contemporary new stories and politics as it is to ancient legend and myth.
Lovers
Patuas (painters) in the nineteenth century, had begun to portray in a new satirical style and medium, the new urban Bengali ‘Babu Culture’ which had emerged in nineteenth century Calcutta, during the British Raj.
Feel Naughty
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All Wrapped Up
Your silk scarf will arrive in a delightful gift box with a story card, which makes it convenient to gift and store beautifully.
This collection is a custom illustrated artwork made with the finest silk twill in Italy.
Patachitra’ a visual storytelling style that takes the form of painted scrolls, depicting sequential scenes from stories, legends and myths. The origins of this ancient folk art are unclear and there are two main theories behind their beginnings. Historians believe the art form stems from tribal beginnings and others believe that Patachitra began under the Mauryan Empire, from 322-185BC. Patachitra subjects began with religion and folklore, nowadays the paintings depict contemporary events like terrorist attacks, tsunamis and earthquakes. Whilst the traditional style of the Patachitra has remained constant for thousands of years, the depicted subjects have seen a shift with the passage of time.
Traditionally, Patachitra’s were scroll paintings. The artwork and narrative were performed through songs for their audiences. From around the 13th century, Patuas (painters) of Bengal have walked from village to village singing moral and mythological stories, unfurling their painted scrolls to illustrate their songs, the lyrics and tunes of which they composed themselves. The Patuas were the chief source of entertainment in the villages and their art was a combination of storytelling, painting and singing. Since their stories carried an overtone of just and moral behavior, the Patua played the dual role of mobile entertainer and social reformer.
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