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About the Artwork +
This Madhubani painting by artist Ambika Devi is a dynamic exploration of aquatic life, featuring a series of stylized fish arranged in a rhythmic, circular flow. Originating from the Mithila region of India, Madhubani paintings are a vibrant folk art form traditionally created by women using fingers, twigs, and matchsticks to depict nature and mythology through intricate geometric patterns. The composition is dominated by two large, ornate circular motifs, each containing a pair of fish whose bodies curve to follow the round frame, creating a sense of perpetual motion. These central circles are set against a vibrant turquoise background filled with fine, wavy blue lines that represent the movement of water.
The painting utilizes a rich and varied color palette, including bright yellows, deep reds, oranges, and greens. Each fish is intricately decorated with traditional Mithila patterns, where the bodies are filled with diverse textures such as cross-hatching, checkerboard patterns, and small colorful dots. The fins and tails are rendered with fine Kachni line-work, featuring alternating bands of color that enhance the decorative quality of the piece, while the fish themselves are depicted with large, prominent eyes—a characteristic feature of Madhubani art that gives the creatures a sense of awareness.
In addition to the central circles, several smaller fish are scattered throughout the water, swimming in different directions to create a lively and balanced scene. The entire square composition is enclosed within a sophisticated triple border consisting of a thin inner line, a middle band of small triangles, and a solid black outer frame. In Mithila culture, the fish is a potent symbol of fertility, good luck, and abundance, and through this intricate arrangement, Ambika Devi captures the vibrant energy of the natural world.
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Each of our artworks are hand painted by master artists across India. We provide a digital authentication certificate with this artwork signed by the artist which will be sent over email after 3-4 days of delivery of the artwork.
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Sizes, Framing and Customisation +
The sizes mentioned are excluding the borders of the artwork. Frames shown are for visual representation only and are not included with the artwork.
Customisation
Most artworks can be customised in terms of colours, size and elements to fit your requirements.
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Framing Services
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- We offer free shipping on orders above ₹1999 for all artworks, except Lippan, Terracotta and Thikri.
- A flat shipping rate of ₹499 applies to orders below ₹1999.
Lippan, Terracotta and Thikri
Shipping is charged on a per-kilogram basis, due to the delicate and bulky nature of these items.
International Orders
- A flat shipping charge of ₹4,000 applies to international artwork orders.
- Customs duties, taxes, or import charges in the buyer’s country are not included and must be borne by the buyer.
- Shipping rates for Lippan, Terracotta and Thikri artworks will be calculated based on weight.
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- If the article requires additional packaging (such as a wooden crate) to ensure safe shipping due to its delicate nature.
- Custom-framed artworks.
- Artworks where shorter side exceeds 36 inches or Decor items with any side over 35 inches.
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- The order contains more than two different product types.
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Delivery Timelines and Returns +
All artworks are handmade and couriered securely packed in a tube.
Ready To Ship/ In Stock artworks are shipped in under 2 weeks. We only accept return requests for Ready to Ship/ In stock artworks placed within a week from date of delivery. However, no returns can be accepted for international deliveries.
Once your order is placed, our team stays in constant communication with the artist to track the progress and ensure the quality of your order. You will receive regular updates from us throughout this process.
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.
Colour Disclaimer+
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.
