{"product_id":"durga-in-madhubani-by-abdhesh-kumar-karn","title":"Durga in Madhubani by Abdhesh Kumar Karn","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThis devotional Madhubani painting by Abdhesh Kumar Karn presents a powerful and deeply moving close-up portrait of Goddess Durga, showcasing the exquisite linework and dramatic iconographic presence characteristic of the Mithila art tradition. \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\u003eThe artwork is the front-facing visage of Goddess Durga, rendered with impeccable symmetry against a white background. As per the Mithila tradition, her face features large, fish-shaped eyes painted in solid black ink, outlined by thick, elegantly arched eyebrows that convey a sense of calm. Resting directly in the center of her forehead is the iconic third eye (Trinetra), stylized in a large, vertical almond shape that signifies her supreme wisdom and insight. Her lips are painted a bold, festive madder red, curled into a gentle smile. A heavy traditional nath stretches from her left nostril, intricately detailed with a miniature fish pattern and fine chain that sweeps across her cheek.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe deity's hair is beautifully styled into soft waves that perfectly frame her forehead, cascading down into dense, finely textured vertical strands on either side of her neck. She wears magnificent jhumkas detailed with delicate cross-hatch shading and swinging teardrop pearls, balanced perfectly by a heavily jeweled choker necklace. Crowning her head is an elaborate crown composed of a stylized lotus flower blooming upward, its petals filled with alternating blocks of red ink and fine parallel lines (kachni).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe background beyond the central figure utilizes classic botanical elements to create a natural canopied shrine. The upper left and right corners of the painting, flanking the lotus crown, are densely packed with intertwining scrolling branches and hundreds of small, pointed leaves, each meticulously veined with precise black ink strokes. 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":48346534248662,"sku":null,"price":7000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1194\/1498\/files\/1._Durga_in_Madhubani_by_Abdhesh_Kumar_Karn.png?v=1781092608","url":"https:\/\/www.memeraki.com\/products\/durga-in-madhubani-by-abdhesh-kumar-karn","provider":"Memeraki Retail and Tech Pvt Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}