This framed A3 size Santhal painting depicts village folk working their day to day life. The painting is a creative expression of the Santal / Santhal tribe's reverence for Mother Nature as they are sustained by forests and by farming, fishing and hunting. The artwork is characterized by humans in a village setting – celebrating daily life.  The painting reflects the everyday life of Santhal community and their activities like paddy husking, cooking on earthen stove, transaction of goods and service at the village haat (local market), the lives of tribal mothers and how they raise they children.
 

Features:

  • Size:  11.69 Inch x 16.53 Inch
  • Price is for framed painting.
  • Handpainted in Santhal painting style on paper with cloth backing.
  • Painted with Natural colours made by the artist.
  • Brass chain at the back to hang the framed painting on the wall and to make sure it stays on the wall for years to come 
  • Artist: Rupsal Chitrakar
Art History - Santhal Art is a notable art form, coming from the tribal villages of West Bengal. These scrolls were visual accompaniments to stories told through songs and ballads. Basically freehand painted, this painting replicates their perception of life . The paintings are traditionally made from handmade paper, backed with cloth. These paintings are traditionally made with natural mineral and vegetable colors. Delightful and earthy, these paintings reflect the ancient tradition of story telling in India. The tribal life of India has a lot of celebration in it. Their eyes shine bright and their body language is full of life.

The painting is done by Suman Chitrakar, the Patua Artist from West Bengal.

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