{"product_id":"elephant-in-pichwai-by-jayesh-sharma","title":"Elephant in Pichwai by Jayesh Sharma","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThis regal Pichwai painting by Jayesh Sharma displays a magnificent and regally adorned elephant, capturing the grand festive traditions of Rajasthani temple devotion. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePichwai is a traditional cloth-based painting from Nathdwara, Rajasthan, primarily created to adorn the sanctuary of Shrinathji (a seven-year-old child manifestation of Krishna) and is known for its intricate detailing and rich, vivid colors. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe elephant holds immense significance in this artistic tradition, representing royalty and sacred strength. It is prominently featured during major temple festivals like Gopashtami and Janmashtami, where the animals are intricately decorated to participate in royal processions welcoming the deity. By centering the composition on a solitary, beautifully caparisoned elephant, the majestic beauty and spiritual reverence embedded within Nathdwara's heritage is celebrated.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe elephant is rendered in a deep, royal blue shade, captured mid-stride with its trunk elegantly curled inward. Its body is adorned with ceremonial ornaments, including gold anklets, necklaces and a patterned head ornament detailed in gold and white line-work. Draped over its back is a splendid, multi-layered ceremonial saddle cloth. The outermost border of this cloth is a bright pink band, while the inner square is a rich green panel. At the absolute center of this green cloth is a gilded depiction of the sun god Surya, with a detailed face, mustache and sharp, exploding rays, symbolizing cosmic power and royal lineage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe background features a warm orange field that evokes the sunny landscape of Rajasthan. Along the base are stylized tufts of dark green wild grass interspersed with tiny white blossoms, grounding the royal animal within a natural setting. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe entire scene is encased in a sophisticated border that frames the artwork and provides a formal finish. A thin, stark red line forms the inner border, separating the central field from a wide yellow main band. This wide band features a continuous, undulating green vine adorned with small pink rosebuds and delicate green leaves. A final solid red frame bounds the entire piece, grounding the bright color palette and providing a clean, striking finish to the organic and highly detailed interior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jayesh Sharma","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48339767656662,"sku":null,"price":5000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1194\/1498\/files\/1._Elephant_in_Pichwai_by_Jayesh_Sharma.png?v=1780987565","url":"https:\/\/www.memeraki.com\/products\/elephant-in-pichwai-by-jayesh-sharma","provider":"Memeraki Retail and Tech Pvt Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}