View from window in Batik by Anwar Husen Khatri

This exquisite Batik textile, crafted by the skilled hands of Anwar Husen Khatri, presents a mesmerizing interpretation of a “View from a Window.” While batik's origins lie in Indonesia, India's own tradition of wax-resist dyeing stretches back two thousand years. Historically, Indian artisans used local cotton and silk, dyed with natural plant and mineral pigments. The unique art involves creating intricate designs, featuring various figures and geometric and non-geometric patterns, on fabric. The meticulous latticework pattern, meticulously hand-drawn using traditional resist-dye techniques, mimics the ornate screens or jali windows often found in historical Indian and Middle Eastern architecture. Through this delicate geometric framework, an abstract vision of nature unfolds—soft hues of green, pink, and earthy brown blend harmoniously, evoking the lush foliage, blooming flowers, and rustic landscapes seen beyond the window. The black border frames the composition, providing a striking contrast that intensifies the vibrant colors within. It creates the illusion of a latticed window, drawing the viewer into the scene and fostering an immersive experience, as if seeing the world, beyond the window. The slight irregularities in the pattern and the organic flow of dye create a sense of movement, as if the view outside is gently swaying with the breeze. This textile embodies not just artistic mastery but also cultural heritage, celebrating the beauty of traditional craftsmanship while offering a dreamlike perspective of the world outside.

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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.