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Thursday, August 22, 2019

Gorgeous Krishna Plays The Flute To His Cow


The sculpture you see on this page is loaded with a woodwind set on His lips, the sunset blue composition of His roopa, and the tribhang (extending out in three points along the structure) pose. It is a contemporary, high-expertise imitation of the sorts of life-sized carvings to be found on antiquated sanctuary dividers of the South. 


The handsome young cowherd as one of His cows for an audience. There is not a more iconic duo in Indian culture than Lord Krishna with His beloved bovine companion.It makes for an image that is superlatively holy in terms of iconography, the cow being the sacred maternal figure in the Indian psyche. The rich pastel hues of the colour-palette symbolise the fullness of their relationship, much sung about in devotional literature revolving around the youthful Deva


Wednesday, August 14, 2019

The Kutch region of Gujarat Oil Painting

Located in the landlocked western recesses of the subcontinent, the Kutch region of Gujarat is home to lively folk fashion and vibrant aesthetics, both of which are characteristic of the local style of embroidery. 




It is the most notable of Indian embroideries, a Geographical Indication of the place it comes from. Note the embroidery the artisan holds in her hands. Striking foundation colour, silver sequins, and abundant florals. 
Kutch Artisan


These are atypical, and could be observed on the artisan's ghagra as well, what with the mirrors glimmering in the pale light that surrounds her. The rest of her outfit are a good picture of what Kutch fashion is all about - brightly coloured gold-sequined choli, luscious dupatta, and lots of chunky silver jewellery.









Monday, August 12, 2019

Beturbaned Radha-Krishna White Marble Statue


Radha-Krishna is the most celebrated amorous couple in Indian culture. Having devoted Her all to the most handsome youth of Vrindavan, Radha has the privilege of being an integral part of His iconography to this day. This despite the fact that She could never have Him as Her lord and husband during their time together in ihloka (human realm of existence).


 White Marble Statue



Elaborate turbans sit on both their heads, in keeping with the appeal of the rest of their attire. Sculpted from the best of homegrown marble, the medium captures the divine beauty of Krishna's togetherness with His Radha.

Shakyamuni Buddha, Indication of his supreme wisdom

At the time of awakening, when the former prince of a warrior clan of northern India passed from the hungry acetic to the Buddha himself, h...