About the Artwork +
This vibrant rectangular textile in Lambani embroidery by Lakshmi Bai, a traditional craft celebrated for its bold geometry, dense stitching and joyful, saturated colour. Through a grid of patchwork squares divided by bands of zigzag, the piece captures the exuberance and heritage of the Lambani (Banjara) community.
Lambani embroidery is practiced by the women of the Lambani, also known as Banjara community, a historically nomadic people who travelled as traders and carriers and later settled across Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and neighbouring regions. Their textiles are known for strong geometric patterns, a wide range of stitches and the use of patchwork, with darker grounds set against bold, bright accents. Mirrors, coins and shells traditionally enrich the work, and each stitch and motif carries the identity of the community.
The long maroon cloth is organised in two groups of four squares, one at the top and one at the bottom, each arranged in a two-by-two grid. The squares are patched in warm yellow and rose, and they are divided by crossing bands of multicoloured chevrons in teal, pink, blue and yellow, with a small round rosette marking each crossing. Between the two groups, horizontal bands of zigzag stitching in blue, pink, green and yellow run across the cloth, giving the composition a lively pulse. A narrow band of white interlaced stitching runs along both sides and across the ends, and a broad border of multicoloured chevrons, with round blue and yellow medallions at intervals, frames the whole cloth.
The palette is deeply saturated. Maroon forms the field, and yellow, rose, teal and blue spark against it, with white stitching giving the bands a crisp, bright edge. The repetition of squares and chevrons creates a steady rhythm, while the small variations in each patch keep the composition warm and handmade.
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Delivery Timelines and Returns +
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We offer replacements or repairs if your artwork arrives damaged or has a quality issue. As each artwork is handcrafted, we do not accept returns or refunds for orders received in the expected condition.
Delivery Timeline
This artwork will be Made to Order and will take
3 weeks
to be made and shipped.
Once your order is placed, our team stays in constant communication with the artist to track the progress and
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All MeMeraki artworks are hand-painted. In rare occasions, artist may face delays due to weather, health, prior commitments or force majeure. Our team will reach out to you with revised timelines in case of such delays. We appreciate your understanding and patience in such situations.
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All artworks on the website are hand painted from scratch by our master artists. This makes every artwork absolutely unique and the actual colour and overall artwork may vary slightly from the artwork image posted here.