Chowk: The Courtyard-
Chowk: The Courtyard-
Chowk, the courtyard : Mandana Painting
Chowk, the courtyard : Mandana Art Work for Sale
Chowk: The Courtyard-
Chowk: The Courtyard-
Chowk: The Courtyard-
Chowk, the courtyard : Mandana Painting
Chowk, the courtyard : Mandana Art Work for Sale
Chowk: The Courtyard-

Chowk: The Courtyard


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Vidya Soni - MeMeraki.com Vidya Soni
Size : Medium
Dimensions : H-1.2 W-0.9ft I H-14 W-11 inches
Medium : Natural Colors on Paper

About the Artwork +

चौक का मांडणा, Chowk, the courtyard. 

In the starting of the fifth month in the Nanakshahi calendar, the Chowk Mandana is made in the center of the house. Traditionally, its about 2 x 2 feet in size. During Raksha Bandhan, a small wooden bench is placed on top of the floor painting to seat the brother for the ceremonial tying of the Rakhi. The four flowers on each side are covered with a water pot, a coconut, wheat seeds and pulses, while sisters take turns to tie their rakhi. 

This painting only ONE painting available for sale - and will not be available as a print.

DETAILS: 

  • Size: 14 x 11 inches
  • The image shown here is only for visualisation in a home setting. The actual painting is unframed.
  • There is only ONE piece available for sale.
  • Certificate of Authentication will be provided along with the painting.

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    Artist


    Vidya Soni

    Vidya Devi Soni of Bhilwara began learning at the age of six under the guidance of her father, Shri Badri Lal, and mother, Smt Sumitra. Mandana refers to 'drawing' in the sense of chitra mandana or 'drawing a picture' in the local language. She still practises this traditional Indian art form at the age of 73 and was given the National Merit Award in 2017.

     



    Art Form

    Mandana

    Mandana Paintings, one of the oldest forms of tribal art of India is predominantly done by the Meena community in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. One of the incredible feats of Mandana art is that it isn’t taught through mere formal training but passed along as girls learn it by observing and emulating their mothers. In a way, it is seen as a skill that has connected women over generations.  These paintings are often seen on walls and floors of rural mud houses, keeping the place ornamental. The theme differs from animals such as peacocks and elephants to wells and water bodies. Even without colour, it portrays a distinctive and diverse design that binds several generations together. Some believe that making these on the entrance of homes while serving its decorative attribute, also protects the home from evil. It has religious and auspicious significance as seen on major Indian festivals when it embellishes houses just like Rangoli art. It wards off wicked energies while manifesting divinity.



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