Tanjore Paintings have a very rich heritage. This style of painting has been followed widely by the people in Southern Tamil Nadu for the past two centuries. Tanjore Paintings are deeply rooted in tradition and still innovative within limits. This art is sacred and dedicated.
These paintings are remarkable in their step-by-step creation from the actual canvas board to the final touches. Adorned with rubies, diamonds and other precious gemstones, and trimmed with gold foil, Tanjore Paintings were, actually, treasures. Nowadays, however, semi-precious stones are used in place of real ones, but the use of gold foil has not altered.
The 'canvas' for a Tanjore Painting is usually a plank of wood over which a layer of cloth is pasted. The cloth is coated with lime paste and smoothened by rubbing with a smooth stone till the overlay is smooth, levelled and even. Now, the canvas is ready for painting.
On this canvas, our artist draws a detailed pencil-sketch.
Layers of paste made from glue (obtained from Neem trees) and limestone are moulded and applied on the canvas to create a three-dimensional effect in embellishing and ornamenting a theme.
Selected gems of varies hues, are inlaid onto this layer of paste. Gold leaves are affixed on selected areas. The shine and glean on the gold leaves used by the Tanjore style paintings, will last for years to come.
The paintings adorn the puja rooms in residences, arcades/foyers in hotels and lobbies in corporate offices. They also make nice gifts for Diwali, Weddings and other special occasions.
- Made by skilled craftsmen with meticulous care and attention to details.
- Framed in an attractive, bold Teak Wood with provision for hanging on walls.
- Only 22 carat gold leaves used.
Height: 30.5 cms (12'')
Width: 25.4 cms (10'')