{"product_id":"lion-in-koftgiri-by-shyamlata-gahloth","title":"Lion in Koftgiri by Shyamlata Gahloth","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThis intricate inlaid Koftgiri panel by Shyamlata Gahloth, depicts a Lion. The artist here as employed a technique where she uses the negative space or plain background to highlight the main art work, by using inlays only to outline the motif and leaving the rest of the canvas is blank of a dark black colour.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKoftgiri (or Koftgari) is a centuries-old traditional Indian decorative metalworking technique originating from the Mughal and Rajput periods, that is practiced primarily in Rajasthan in hubs like Udaipur, Jaipur, and Alwar. The artisans meticulously inlay fine gold or silver wires into hardened iron or steel surfaces to create exquisite floral, geometric, and royal motifs. This art form was brought to India by Persian craftsmen during the Mughal Empire, and was historically reserved for nobility, the technique was used to embellish royal weaponry and armor, including swords, daggers, and shields. Today, master koftgars (artisans) apply these intricate floral, geometric, and calligraphic motifs to modern decor, decorative boxes, and sculpted artifacts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis composition of the lion showcases half of the lion’s face with it mane. The Lion symbolizes royal power, martial valor, and supreme authority. In Indian and broader Asian traditions, the lion (Simha) is the king of the jungle and a timeless emblem of leadership, royalty, and nobility. It is also a symbol of protection and righteousness against the negative and evil. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shyamlata Gahloth","offers":[{"title":"With Frame","offer_id":49399549591766,"sku":null,"price":8800.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1194\/1498\/files\/1._Lion_in_Koftgiri_by_Shyamlata_Gahloth.jpg?v=1784547281","url":"https:\/\/www.memeraki.com\/products\/lion-in-koftgiri-by-shyamlata-gahloth","provider":"Memeraki Retail and Tech Pvt Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}