About the Artwork +
This graceful framed work in Odisha applique by Diptimayee Ghosh, a traditional craft in which small pieces of patterned fabric are cut, arranged and stitched onto a base cloth to build vivid images. Six birds in flight cross an ivory field, each one assembled from a mosaic of printed fabric.
Odisha applique, known locally as Chandua, is most closely associated with the village of Pipili in Puri district and has its roots in the temple traditions of Lord Jagannath, where applique canopies, umbrellas and festival decorations were prepared for centuries. Its hallmark is the layering of cut fabric in contrasting colours and patterns, and traditional motifs include flowers, trees, peacocks, elephants and birds. In this contemporary piece, the vocabulary of the craft is turned to a quiet, airborne subject.
The birds are spread across the ivory ground in six different postures, each caught at its own moment of flight. One at upper left glides with an orange neck and wings of green, maroon and black. Another at upper right curves its long, pale neck back as it descends, its wings in maroon, mustard and olive. A long-necked bird in olive green stretches toward the left at the centre, while another at lower left carries a maroon neck and wings of green and cream. At the right, a pale-necked bird flies low with wings of black, green and maroon, and at the bottom centre, a bird with a deep brown head sweeps downward, its tail and breast flaring in a bold orange patch. Every body and wing is pieced from tiny scraps of floral, paisley and batik fabric, so each duck carries a different pattern in its feathers.
The palette is warm and autumnal, with orange, mustard, olive, maroon and cream set against the pale field. The generous space between the birds lets each one breathe, and the whole flock moves together without crowding. The work is mounted in a warm wooden frame.
Authentication and Certification +
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Sizes, Framing and Customisation +
The sizes mentioned are excluding the borders of the artwork. Frames shown are for visual representation only and are not included with the artwork.
Customisation
Most artworks can be customised in terms of colours, size and elements to fit your requirements.
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Framing Services
No, we currently sell artworks unframed (unless explicitly mentioned otherwise) and do not provide framing services.
Shipping and Taxes +
We ship worldwide. All artworks are handmade and couriered securely in transit safe packaging sutaible for the artwork.
Domestic Orders
All prices are inclusive of GST and applicable Indian taxes.
- We offer free shipping on orders above ₹1999 for all artworks, except Lippan, Terracotta and Thikri.
- A flat shipping rate of ₹499 applies to orders below ₹1999.
Lippan, Terracotta and Thikri
Shipping is charged on a per-kilogram basis, due to the delicate and bulky nature of these items.
International Orders
- A flat shipping charge of ₹4,000 applies to international artwork orders.
- Customs duties, taxes, or import charges in the buyer’s country are not included and must be borne by the buyer.
- Shipping rates for Lippan, Terracotta and Thikri artworks will be calculated based on weight.
Additonal Shipping Charges
Extra charges may be applicable for both domestic and international deliveries in the following cases:
- If the article requires additional packaging (such as a wooden crate) to ensure safe shipping due to its delicate nature.
- Custom-framed artworks.
- Artworks where shorter side exceeds 35 inches or Decor items with any side over 35 inches.
- For orders above ₹24,999 in value, the shipping provider may levy an additional commercial package handling fee of up to ₹3,609.
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- The order contains more than two different product types.
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Delivery Timelines and Returns +
Returns and Replacements
We offer replacements or repairs if your artwork arrives damaged or has a quality issue. As each artwork is handcrafted, we do not accept returns or refunds for orders received in the expected condition.
Delivery Timeline
This artwork will be Made to Order and will take
3 weeks
to be made and shipped.
Once your order is placed, our team stays in constant communication with the artist to track the progress and
ensure the quality of your order. You will receive regular updates from us throughout this process.
All MeMeraki artworks are hand-painted. In rare occasions, artist may face delays due to weather, health, prior commitments or force majeure. Our team will reach out to you with revised timelines in case of such delays. We appreciate your understanding and patience in such situations.
Colour Disclaimer+
All artworks on the website are hand painted from scratch by our master artists. This makes every artwork absolutely unique and the actual colour and overall artwork may vary slightly from the artwork image posted here.