Tree of Life in Sodha Pakko Embroidery

This striking rectangular textile panel showcases Sodha Pakko embroidery, a legendary craft of the Sodha Rajput community of Kutch, celebrated for its dense, vibrant execution and exceptional longevity. Through an incredibly rich and rhythmic composition organized into a beautiful arched niche featuring a central Tree of Life, the piece beautifully captures the desert heritage and detailed artistry of the Sodha community.

Sodha Pakko is a highly specialized embroidery style whose name literally translates to "permanent", generally featuring curvilinear and organic shapes. Traditionally, it is practiced by the women of the community. The process begins by sketching flowing design paths, outlining them first with a chain stitch. The interiors of these shapes are then heavily packed using dense buttonhole fillings and satin stitch variations.

The central composition features an exceptionally dynamic layout structured within a multi-lobed archway reminiscent of a prayer rug (mihrab). Underneath the golden embroidered arch, a stylized Tree of Life rises from a multi-tiered, triangular hillock mound embedded with circular ringed accents at the base, which represents the earth.The tree features an upright ochre trunk sprouting symmetrical, curved branches laden with layered purple, green and red foliage.

Around the outside of the central arch is a grid of square tiles filled with tiny, alternating color blocks of green, red and purple. Scattered across the center of these tiles are circular mirrors (abhla) bound securely by buttonhole stitching, which glint elegantly against the surrounding threads, adding a distinct shine to the artwork against the black fabric background.

The embroidered assembly is tightly enclosed by a border showcasing a continuous running vine motif rendered in purple, red and green, punctuated by round circular accents enclosed inside square blocks at all four corners and featuring ablas. Set within a wide, outer fabric frame in a deep plum hue, this framing grounds the immense decorative detail and encloses the composition within a perfectly tailored, traditional finish.

Each of our artworks are hand painted by master artists across India. We provide a digital authentication certificate with this artwork signed by the artist which will be sent over email after 3-4 days of delivery of the artwork.

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Customisation

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Framing Services

No, we currently sell artworks unframed (unless explicitly mentioned otherwise) and do not provide framing services.

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Domestic Orders

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• 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 36 inches or Decor items with any side over 35 inches.
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• The order contains more than two different product types.

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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.

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.