{"product_id":"an-evening-at-leisure-in-phad-by-kalyan-joshi","title":"An Evening at Leisure in Phad by Kalyan Joshi","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThis contemporary Phad painting by Kalyan Joshi presents a delightful juxtaposition of historic folk art and modern social life. In this composition, a traditional epic canvas is seamlessly adapted to document a contemporary urban setting, capturing a man and a woman relaxing and sharing a drink at a stylized lounge.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePhad painting is a vibrant, 700-year-old scroll painting tradition originating from the Bhilwara region of Rajasthan. Traditionally executed on long sheets of hand-woven cloth (phad), these paintings functioned as mobile temples. Priest-singers (Bhopas) would travel from village to village, unfurling the scrolls at night and singing tales of folk deities like Pabuji and Devnarayan.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis artwork features a female and a male figure seated comfortably opposite each other on plush chairs. Both individuals hold up elegant cocktail glasses complete with small, curved straws, raising them in a toast. In classic Phad style, both characters are rendered in sharp side-profiles with large, fish-shaped eyes, pointed noses and rounded facial contours translating an atmosphere of relaxed socialization through centuries-old artistic rules.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTheir attire and ornamentation elegantly preserve their Rajasthani heritage while adapting to a contemporary social dress code. The woman, on the left, is dressed in a beautiful, traditional saree. The upper palla is covered in tiny black star motifs, while the lower skirt portion is a rich black fabric adorned with bold, golden floral discs and a striped border. Her hair is neatly bound into a low, classic bun. The man wears a patterned shirt detailed with small black dots, paired with light trousers and sporting a classic, finely curled mustache. Both figures are outfitted with traditional golden jewelry, including thick neck rings, stacked bangles and circular earrings (kundals). They complete their look with patterned footwear covered in dense geometric linework.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe lounge setting is rendered with geometric precision and structural charm. The two figures sit on matching, low-backed lounge chairs with short wooden legs. In the background is a counter upon which two stylized bottles rest. In the upper left, a shelf houses an array of barware, including three distinct bottles with varying cross-hatch and circular label designs, alongside a single martini glass.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe artwork utilizes a rich red background that blankets the open space, a Phad feature that provides an intense contrast, highlighting the garments, glass silhouettes and lounge furniture. The framing remains intentionally minimal and contemporary, with a sharp, crisp black border outlining the entire canvas. This deliberate, unadorned frame ensures that the focus remains anchored directly on this charming intersection of traditional Indian folk art and the modern lifestyle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kalyan Joshi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48322792653014,"sku":null,"price":1500.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1194\/1498\/files\/1._An_Evening_at_Leisure_in_Phad_by_Kalyan_Joshi.png?v=1780567924","url":"https:\/\/www.memeraki.com\/products\/an-evening-at-leisure-in-phad-by-kalyan-joshi","provider":"Memeraki Retail and Tech Pvt Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}