{"product_id":"kothi-the-sacred-granary-in-gond-by-kailash-pradhan-1","title":"Kothi: The Sacred Granary in Gond by Kailash Pradhan","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThis colorful Gond painting by Kailash Pradhan is titled \"Kothi,\" referring to the large, traditional earthen granaries found in Adivasi homes for storing grain. Originating in the tribal Gond community, which lives in close communion with nature, these paintings portray a strong belief that every aspect of nature is animate and sacred. In this imaginative interpretation, the artist reimagines the functional, trunk-like storage vessel as a monumental blue elephant, symbolizing the abundance and protective nature of the harvest. The bright lime-green background serves as a fertile stage for this celebration of life and sustenance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe central elephant stands as a literal and metaphorical \"trunk\" of plenty. Its body is intricately filled with the signature Gond patterns, while its orange head and feathered ears add a sense of ceremonial dignity. Much like a household Kothi protects the family's food supply, the elephant's massive form provides a safe haven for a diverse nursery of forest life. Tucked safely beneath its belly is a vibrant gathering of birds and a nesting peacock, illustrating the deep connection between stored resources and the continuation of life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRising above this living granary are two flowering trees, their branches heavy with multicolored blossoms that represent the source of the grain and fruit stored within a Kothi. The entire scene is framed by a complex, rhythmic border of waves and geometric shapes, mirroring the decorative patterns often applied to the exterior of clay granaries in tribal households. This painting showcases three of Kailash Pradhan's signature styles, the unique star- shaped pattern, called \"Cher Chera\", inspired by the Gond community's Cherchera festival; Parsa Paan pattern which resembles betel leaves, which are offered as a symbol of respect at significant events like weddings and social gatherings, and are also used in traditional medicine for digestion and respiratory issues amidst the Gond tribe; and the Khaddar pattern, inspired by the fibres of Khadi cotton cloth. Through this work, Pradhan elevates a humble object of daily survival into a divine symbol of the forest's generosity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kailash Pradhan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47979148902614,"sku":null,"price":104000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1194\/1498\/files\/1._Kothi_The_Sacred_Granary_in_Gond_by_Kailash_Pradhan.jpg?v=1774429743","url":"https:\/\/www.memeraki.com\/products\/kothi-the-sacred-granary-in-gond-by-kailash-pradhan-1","provider":"Memeraki Retail and Tech Pvt Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}