{"product_id":"vrikshasana-in-phad-by-kalyan-joshi","title":"Vrikshasana in Phad by Kalyan Joshi","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThis beautiful Phad painting by Kalyan Joshi departs from massive, sprawling epics to spotlight a minimalist, deeply intimate expression of physical and spiritual harmony. In this composition, a centuries-old storytelling medium is adapted to celebrate the ancient practice of Yoga, capturing a man and a woman mid-asana in perfect synchronization.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePhad painting is a vibrant, 700-year-old scroll painting tradition originating from the Bhilwara region of Rajasthan. Traditionally executed on long sheets of hand-woven cloth (phad), these paintings functioned as mobile temples. Priest-singers (Bhopas) would travel from village to village, unfurling the scrolls at night and singing tales of folk deities like Pabuji and Devnarayan.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStepping into a contemporary realm, this artwork translates that heritage into a singular narrative moment. The painting depicts a male and a female practitioner standing face-to-face in Vrikshasana (a Yoga posture). Each of them is balancing gracefully on one leg with the opposite foot tucked against the inner thigh. Their hands are brought together in front of their chests in a perfect Anjali Mudra (gesture of prayer). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth figures display the stylistic hallmarks of traditional Phad art, prominent, large eyes, stylized side-profiles, sharp noses and rounded facial contours that reflect an inner state of calm and mindfulness. The traditional Rajasthani attire has been simplified to fit the modern yoga theme while maintaining its cultural identity. Both figures wear tunics adorned with gold patterns and pants. Their traditional ornamentation is elegant but minimalist, highlighted by golden bangles, armlets and circular earrings (kundals). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo provide a grounded foundation for their practice, the figures stand upon an intricately detailed rectangular mat. This mat is filled with a dense, crisscrossed lattice pattern in gold, punctuated by tiny black dots, and framed by a fine, multi-layered golden fringe. The artwork utilizes a rich red background, a signature color choice in Phad art that traditionally establishes an auspicious and warm setting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn alignment with modern, minimalist Phad experiments, the framing is clean and simple, with a sharp black border neatly encapsulating the entire red canvas. This prevents any visual distraction, driving focus straight onto the striking symmetry, bold outlines and cultural elegance of the two figures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe size mentioned is including mount.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kalyan Joshi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48314635518166,"sku":null,"price":1500.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1194\/1498\/files\/1._Vrikshasana_in_Phad_by_Kalyan_Joshi.png?v=1780390657","url":"https:\/\/www.memeraki.com\/products\/vrikshasana-in-phad-by-kalyan-joshi","provider":"Memeraki Retail and Tech Pvt Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}