If you are still not very sure what to buy for your artist friend, then, you can go for Patachitras gifts. Though we are all now bit inclined to modern sketches, but it is very difficult to ignore the charm of Patachitras. Patachitras are made by the Orissa craftsmen. In fact, Patachitras are said to carry the essence of Orissa art form in them. These paintings are generally done on a piece of cloth and they come up in the form of scrolls. The Patachitras gifts are aesthetically impressive enough to bring a smile on your friend's face.
Themes covered in Patachitras
The Patachitras depict the stories related to Jagannath temple of Puri. Orissa is known for its Jagannath Temple and the art form upholding the glory of the temple would surely be popular both among the natives and the travelers. If you are in Orissa, you can pick up some Patachitras gifts for your relative sand friends. Nothing else can be a better gift from Orissa other than Patachitras gifts. You are actually not gifting any painting item but the flavor of Orissa.
How Patachitras are done:
Patachitras are mainly done on cotton or tussar silk. This cloth is coated with a mixture of tamarind seed, gum and chalk so that it gets a leathery texture. Painting are created on these leathery texture in the form of scrolls. The scrolls depict the mythological stories related to Hindu Gods and Goddesses. Patachitras are characterized by their vibrant color combinations and distinct lines. Patachitras being the major art form of Orissa would render a flavor of the ancient times which is very different from today's art essence.
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| Get to know a lot about the mythological characters and events from Mahabharata, Ramayana, Bhagavata Gita from the depictions of the painters of Patachitras. Patachitras as gift items:
Every Indian loves to listen to stories. And if a story is told in the form of painting then, it is even more attractive. Get engrossed in the picturesque stories of Radha- Krishna, Jagannath, Subhadra and Balaram as you go through the depictions of the Patachitras. Patachitras gifts would be a very unique gift option. But, it is highly receiver specific. You can go for Patachitras gifts for a religious person, an artist and for people who are interested in traditional Indian art forms. Patachitras gifts can also be used as interior decorative items. They would give a purely ancient Indian look to your drawing room.
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