Palm leaf painting is one of the traditional art forms of Orissa, ( a state situated on the eastern coast of India). These paintings are of two different types, illustrations or simple engravings in palm leaf that are represented through pure lines and the other one being colorful engravings. It is to be mentioned here that the people of Orissa preferred to write on palm leaves, when paper was still readily available. Generally in these paintings, colors play are minor role, as they are generally used just to emphasize the inscriptions. Colors are also used to fill up the blank space in the paintings, to add a touch of reality to the picture. Palm leaf painting gifts are highly praised in modern society and this can be an interesting handicraft gift idea.
Some of the modern painters also practice this art, which are representations of the traditional art forms of Orissa. You will be surprised to know that the painters make use of just the space preovided by the oblong palm leaf, to make beautiful paintings. Along with the human figures, nature is also one of the popular subjects of these paintings. Flowers, trees, animals, all are executed with utmost precision and beauty. In order to make palm leaf painting, a definite tool is used. Using of this tool requires a lot of practice.
Often referred as Patta Chitra, palm leaf painting is dominated by variety of themes, the most popular one being Hindu epics. Other well known themes of palm leaf painting, apart from Mahabharata and Ramayana, are folklores and legends. Hindu Culture dominated by a number of Gods and goddesses, these paintings also represent the popular deities in the picture frame. It is to be noted here that the beautiful paintings of Lord Jagannath are the most sought after Palm leaf paintings. Jain palm leaf painting is also famous in India and abroad.
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These paintings, with its minute specifications, has the capacity to enhance the beauty of your interior decor. You can gift these beautiful palm leaf paintings to your near and dear ones. Though these representations of art are best for traditional interior themes, some of the modern themes have also been given importance by these paintings.
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