A scene from Markandaya Puranam Painting
Markandaya Puranam Painting
Markandaya Puranam Chreiyal Scroll Painting
A scene from Markandaya Puranam Painting
Markandaya Puranam Painting
Markandaya Puranam Chreiyal Scroll Painting

A scene from Markandaya Puranam: CHERIYAL SCROLL PAINTING


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Size : Medium
Dimensions : H-31(in); W-27(in)
Medium : Natural Colors on Canvas

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The enchanting world of Cheriyal Scroll Painting by artist Sai Kiran is where history, art, and tradition blend seamlessly. In this captivating piece, we witness the opulence of Markandaya Puranam come to life. A royally ornated lady, adorned in resplendent attire, gazes introspectively into a meticulously crafted mirror. The vivid color palette – reminiscent of ancient traditions – weaves a narrative through rich reds, regal blues, and golden accents, while intricate patterns and motifs tell tales of a bygone era. The royal lady’s devoted sakhis, poised in the background, add depth to this story, as they stand ready to serve. Kiran's brushwork transports us to a world of timeless beauty, where art speaks volumes about heritage and elegance.

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Artist

Sai

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 Sai Kiran, a 27-year-old artist, is credited with carrying on the history of the Dhanalakota family, the last practising family for Cheriyal Scroll painting. A 160-year-old Cheriyal scroll painted by his great-great grandpa is also on display in a museum in Paris, providing insight into his family's past. With the market for Cheriyal scrolls decreasing, his parents advised him to study rather than pursue painting, but Sai Kiran obtained a degree in fine arts to acquire new art techniques to modernise and make his work relevant in today's times. He wishes the Cheriyal scroll painters knew more about the stories they are painting, because the storytellers for these paintings are autonomous and add their own colour to the stories, but he makes an attempt to study these stories, and his personal favourite is Gaurapuranama's, about Toddy Tappers (Wine tappers). 'We replace our phones every year, our phone covers every two months, change is such a constant, therefore our work needs to stay up with it and adapt,' Sai Kiran says.



Art Form

Cheriyal scroll

These scrolls are painted in narrative format similar to a film roll or even comic strips, and depict stories from the Indian mythology as well as the shorter stories related to the Puranas and Epics.

Cheriyal Scroll Painting is a popular and modified version of Nakashi art, considered highly rich in the local motifs. This art form is unique to the state of Telangana and made mostly in Hyderabad currently. This traditional art form is considered an inseparable part of the profession comprising the story-telling and balladeer community called Kaki Padagollu. They have displayed these scrolls which are also accompanied by music and dance.



Product Details

Title
A scene from Markandaya Puranam: CHERIYAL SCROLL PAINTING
Vendor
Sai Kiran
Art Style
Cheriyal Scroll
Medium
Natural Colors
Size
Medium
Dimension
31 in(H) X 27 in(W)
Themes
Royal, Hindu
Color
Multicoloured
Country of Origin
Telangana, India
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