{"product_id":"flowers-in-sohrai-by-rukmani-devi","title":"Flowers in Sohrai by Rukmani Devi","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"collection-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThis captivating monochromatic Sohrai painting by Rukmani Devi presents a beautifully dense, organic composition that celebrates botanical fertility and the lively presence of forest wildlife. Sohrai is an ancient indigenous ritual art tradition native to the tribal communities of the Hazaribagh region in Jharkhand, historically painted by women on the mud walls of their homes to mark the harvest festival. This piece heavily features the rich, high-contrast texture characteristic of the Khovar or comb-cutting style influence, a traditional technique where linear grooves are scratched through layers of liquid clay to produce striking, tactile patterns that vibrate with a primal, natural energy. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe artwork centers on an elaborate, vine motif that sprouts from the bottom right corner and dynamically winds across the white canvas. The upper-middle portion of the composition is dominated by a massive, multi-layered sunflower-like medallion. The circular core is filled with swirling patterns, surrounded by radiating concentric rings of rounded petals decorated with stripes and circular seed-like motifs. Curving outwards from the main thick stem are smaller branches terminating in pointed leaves, heart-shaped flower buds, and secondary blossoms that twist into the lower corners. Every stem, leaf, and petal is heavily shaded with charcoal tones and detailed with hundreds of fine, repetitive comb-like ridges, giving the entire botanical structure a vibrating, tactile quality. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe dense foliage serves as a thriving micro-habitat, beautifully populated by three stylized forest birds tucked into the negative spaces. To the left of the main stem, a bird is perched in profile, craning its neck vertically upward toward the giant central flower. A second bird is caught mid-motion directly beneath the big blossom, depicted with outstretched wings and fan-like tail feathers as if it has just hopped onto a branch. High up in the top right corner, nestled securely within the outer canopy, a third bird is perched quietly in profile, looking inward across the scene. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe entire composition is enclosed within a thick, elaborate decorative border that runs along all four edges of the canvas. This border consists of a heavy, continuous winding vine densely packed with stylized foliage, pointed leaves, and repeating floral patterns. This rustic, heavy frame neatly encapsulates the high-contrast interior, providing a cohesive and authentic finish that perfectly echoes the decorative panels traditionally used to outline sacred narrative spaces on tribal mud walls. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rukmani Devi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40855958192317,"sku":"","price":4200.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1194\/1498\/products\/Sohrai-painting-by-Rukmani-Devi-1383.jpg?v=1724398600","url":"https:\/\/www.memeraki.com\/products\/flowers-in-sohrai-by-rukmani-devi","provider":"Memeraki Retail and Tech Pvt Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}