{"product_id":"fish-flora-and-folk-mandala-in-madhubani-by-pratima-bharti","title":"Fish, Flora and Folk: Mandala in Madhubani by Pratima Bharti","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThis Madhubani painting by Pratima Bharti is a vibrant and complex narrative mandala that celebrates the interconnectedness of all life forms. Centering on the union of the divine and the natural, the artwork utilizes a circular composition to represent the cosmic cycle, framed by a lush, bird-filled landscape. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt the absolute center of the mandala is a circle containing two blue fish positioned to form a heart-shaped leaf. In Mithila tradition, fish are potent symbols of fertility, procreation, and good fortune. By merging their forms into a leaf, the artist suggests a deep unity between aquatic life and the botanical world. The leaf itself is detailed with fine parallel hatching, a signature of the Katchni style, which provides a sense of texture and internal life. Immediately surrounding the central fish is a ring of human figures. They appear to be engaged in a communal dance or ritual, their arms linked or raised in celebration. This represents the human role within the cosmic order—one of participation and harmony with the divine. The outer ring of the mandala is populated by a variety of stylized parrots and floral motifs. These parrots, rendered with bright oranges and greens, act as messengers between the earthly and the celestial, their placement in a circle suggesting a protective spiritual boundary. The space outside the mandala is anchored by two large, symmetrical trees that flank the composition. These trees are meticulously detailed with dark, heavy branches and a multitude of small, pointed leaves. Nestled within the foliage are numerous colorful parrots and other birds, creating a dense, bustling environment. The use of a bright yellow background behind the trees provides a luminous, sun-drenched quality to the entire scene. The painting is enclosed in a bold, multi-layered border. The outermost layer features a rhythmic, water chestnut (singada) pattern in red and blue, while the inner frame consists of delicate, parallel linework. This structured boundary serves to contain the energetic, flowing details of the interior, focusing the viewer’s eye on the central mandala.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pratima Bharti","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40870420840637,"sku":"","price":12000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1194\/1498\/files\/1._MADHUBANI_PAINTING_BY_PRATIMA_BHARTI.jpg?v=1773214805","url":"https:\/\/www.memeraki.com\/products\/fish-flora-and-folk-mandala-in-madhubani-by-pratima-bharti","provider":"Memeraki Retail and Tech Pvt Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}