{"product_id":"beating-of-the-drum-in-sohrai-by-rukmani-devi","title":"Beating of the Drum in Sohrai by Rukmani Devi","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"collection-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThis captivating Sohrai painting by Rukmani Devi focuses on a lively musical narrative, celebrating the rhythmic traditions and percussion instruments that form the acoustic heartbeat of tribal festivities. Sohrai is an ancient indigenous art form native to the tribal communities of the Hazaribagh region in Jharkhand, historically painted by women on the clay walls of their homes to mark the harvest festival. While many traditional murals highlight forest wildlife, contemporary applications on canvas allow artists to document communal celebrations and tribal heritage. This artwork pays specific homage to traditional music, featuring a group of musicians gathered around a massive ceremonial drum, emphasizing the shared joy and cultural performances passed down through generations. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe composition centers on a massive, cone-shaped kettle drum (nagada) that dominates the middle of the canvas. The upper rim of this large drum is decorated with a geometric band of interlocking yellow and brown triangles, while its deep black body is covered in an intricate, crisscrossing white lattice or net pattern. Positioned behind this central instrument are three musicians, depicted from the waist up in profile and facing toward the right. Each performer wears a distinct, brightly colored tunic—maroon-red on the left, deep purple-blue in the center, and vibrant orange on the right—complemented by traditional turbans matching or accentuating their attire. They are shown with arms raised, holding wooden drumsticks to strike the massive instrument in unison. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSurrounding the main nagada are several smaller, traditional percussion instruments scattered across the lower foreground. Two smaller cylindrical drums with ornate ochre and white patterns are mounted horizontally on thin black support stands flanking the main drum. Laying flat across the absolute bottom is a long, conical drum heavily detailed with intricate tribal geometric patterns, zigzags, and dot-work rendered in earth tones and white. To frame this rhythmic gathering, the artist has placed two stylized trees on the far left and right edges. These trees feature slender, curving brown trunks rising from small patches of green grass, culminating in fluffy, dapple-green foliage that lends a natural, outdoor courtyard context to the performance. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe entire musical scene is enclosed within a distinctive, festive geometric border that neatly structures the canvas. The border features a repeating, dashed checkerboard pattern made of alternating blocks of bright orange, dark red, and pristine white squares. This structured framing contains the vibrant activity of the interior scene, providing a beautifully balanced and authentic finish that honors the decorative architectural panels traditionally painted on tribal mud walls. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rukmani Devi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42227512443094,"sku":"","price":4000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1194\/1498\/products\/Sohrai-Painting-by-Rukmani-Devi-129.jpg?v=1724398564","url":"https:\/\/www.memeraki.com\/products\/beating-of-the-drum-in-sohrai-by-rukmani-devi","provider":"Memeraki Retail and Tech Pvt Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}