{"product_id":"parrots-in-mandana-by-kaluram-meghvanshi","title":"Parrots in Mandana by Kaluram Meghvanshi","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThis striking Mandana painting by Kaluram Meghvanshi utilizes a sophisticated interplay of color and geometry to celebrate the parrot, a symbol of love, fertility and the messenger of spring in Indian folk traditions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMandana Paintings, one of the oldest forms of tribal art of India, is predominantly done by the Meena community in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. These paintings were historically practiced by women on walls and floors of rural mud houses, keeping the place ornamental. The theme differs from animals and birds to wells and water bodies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis composition features a pair of parrots perched among the branches rendered with decorative detail. A central tree divides the composition, its branches fanning out in a delicate, lace-like pattern of white dots and fine lines. The birds are positioned at different heights on the tree, creating a sense of natural movement and dialogue between the two figures.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe parrots are rendered in a lush emerald green with bright red beaks. This color choice emphasizes their vitality and connection to the forest. The bodies of the parrots are filled with dense white dots and small ornamental scrolls. This technique gives the birds a three-dimensional, shimmering effect as if they are catching the light of the moon.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe tree is rendered as a series of fine, linear spines with delicate white leaves at the tips. This stylized flora represents vanaspati (the world of plants), which provide nourishment and shelter to all living beings. At the base of the painting, small, stylized shrub-like patterns emerge from a series of scalloped waves, rooting the scene in the fertile earth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe central scene is set against a deep navy blue background that allows the brilliant colors of the birds to radiate. The piece is enclosed by a wide, terracotta-red border filled with concentric white waves and rhythmic circular motifs. This border serves as a protective and auspicious boundary for the central subjects. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSmall circular mirrors (abhla work) are embedded throughout the red border and the central field. These mirrors act as \"bindus\" of light, reflecting the viewer's surroundings and fulfilling the traditional ritual purpose of attracting positive energy while warding off negativity. In this artwork, the earthy, ritualistic roots of Mandana are balanced with a bold, colorful aesthetic that captures the joyful essence of the natural world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kaluram Meghvanshi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48297808036054,"sku":null,"price":4500.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1194\/1498\/files\/1._Parrots_in_Mandana_by_Kaluram_Meghvanshi.png?v=1779874324","url":"https:\/\/www.memeraki.com\/products\/parrots-in-mandana-by-kaluram-meghvanshi","provider":"Memeraki Retail and Tech Pvt Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}