{"product_id":"colourful-fish-mandala-in-madhubani-by-abdesh-kumar-karn","title":"Colourful Fish Mandala in Madhubani by Abdesh Kumar Karn","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThis striking Madhubani painting by Abdhesh Kumar Karn depicts a colourful and highly complex \"Fish Mandala\" composition, showcasing the exquisite symmetry, rhythmic patterning and vibrant storytelling characteristic of the Mithila art school. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMadhubani painting, also called Mithila painting, is a folk art tradition of the Mithila region in north Bihar, sustained for centuries by women of the household who painted on the freshly plastered mud walls and floors of their homes. Characterized by complex geometrical patterns, these paintings are known for representing ritual content for particular occasions, including festivals and religious rituals. A defining principle of this tradition is the complete filling of the canvas with elaborate background texturing, ensuring that no negative space remains blank.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn Mithila folklore, the fish (Matsya) is a deeply sacred symbol representing fertility, good luck, procreation and cosmic abundance. By arranging dozens of stylized fish into concentric, radiating circular bands, the artist creates a mesmerizing mandala that visually represents eternal life cycles, cosmic harmony and the infinite flow of nature.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe painting is structured as a series of concentric circles spinning outward from a unified central core, rendered in a brilliant, high-contrast color palette of fiery orange, madder red and monochromatic black-and-white scales. The absolute center of the mandala features a tight, cross-shaped cluster of four fish swimming inward, their red heads meeting at a single central point. This central quartet is framed by a background of bright turquoise-blue water and accented by small orange lotus flowers peeking out between their bodies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRadiating outward from this central core are several expanding rings of meticulously painted fish, alternating in colors to create a sense of motion. The colors of the fish heads are alternated between solid red and bright orange, while their bodies are heavily patterned with fine, hand-inked black-and-white scales. Every single fish across these layers features a large, expressive circular eye outlined in black, giving the entire marine ecosystem an awake, soulful presence.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe background consists of various shades of alternating blue bands. A bold black border at the edge acts as a perfect visual anchor for the intricate patterns and vibrant colors within, delivering a beautifully cohesive and authentic folk masterpiece that honors the enduring legacy of Madhubani heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Abdhesh Kumar Karn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48346480738518,"sku":null,"price":6400.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1194\/1498\/files\/1._Colourful_Fish_Mandala_in_Madhubani_by_Abdesh_Kumar_Karn.png?v=1781090697","url":"https:\/\/www.memeraki.com\/products\/colourful-fish-mandala-in-madhubani-by-abdesh-kumar-karn","provider":"Memeraki Retail and Tech Pvt Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}