{"product_id":"shiva-katha-narrative-scroll-palm-leaf-pattachitra","title":"Lord Shiva's Story: The Narrative Scroll Hand-Carved On Palm-Leaf With Natural Pigments","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDescription\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-Engraved • 100% Natural Pigments • Ordered-to-Make Narrative Artwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA monumental \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShiva-centred narrative scroll\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e unfolds across joined palm leaves, bringing together a large central sacred composition with multiple story medallions, divine figures and intricately engraved narrative registers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20 × 50 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this is not a conventional single-scene artwork. The eye moves through the composition from the central sacred image into smaller episodes arranged around it, allowing the surface to behave almost like a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003evisual manuscript\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandcrafted in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalipatna, Khordha, Odisha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the artwork is incised by hand and coloured using \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% natural pigments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its scale, narrative density and extensive engraving make it one of the more elaborate Palm-Leaf Pattachitra works in the Indie Kaarigari collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable framed or unframed.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe artwork carries a detailed earthy palette of:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eturquoise \/ teal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003evermilion \/ deep red\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewarm orange\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eochre \/ mustard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003emuted green\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eivory \/ white accents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003echarcoal-black engraved detailing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003enatural palm-leaf beige\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause the work uses natural pigments and is completed by hand, subtle tonal variation is expected from one execution to another.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLarge-format \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShiva Katha narrative composition\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eApprox. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20 × 50 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrdered-to-Make Narrative Artwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eApprox. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60-day preparation time\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandmade in Balipatna, Khordha, Odisha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional palm-leaf engraving\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% natural pigments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCentral Shiva-centred sacred composition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMultiple narrative medallions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeveral story registers within one artwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighly detailed ornamental borders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoined natural palm-leaf construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for statement walls, double-height spaces, stairways, entrances, sacred interiors, studies and serious Indian-art collections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Process\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrepared natural palm leaf\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoined palm-leaf strips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-incised \/ engraved linework\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% natural pigments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-applied colour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMultiple narrative medallions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHorizontal storytelling registers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntricate ornamental borders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause of its large size and density of engraving, this piece requires substantially more handwork than the smaller single-scene artworks in the collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalm leaf and natural pigments respond to their environment. Gentle care will help preserve the artwork.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep away from moisture and excessive humidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep away from strong heat sources.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDust framed artwork gently with a clean, dry, soft cloth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not use water, oils, cleaning sprays or chemical polish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle unframed artwork only with clean, dry hands and preferably from the edges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid rubbing the engraved or pigmented surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not fold or bend the palm-leaf artwork unless specifically instructed by the artisan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause of its large format, store the unframed work flat or with suitable professional support.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid placing heavy objects directly over the artwork.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a handmade, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eordered-to-make Palm-Leaf Pattachitra narrative artwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe product imagery represents the overall design, narrative structure and visual character. Because every artwork is individually created by hand, natural differences may occur in:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003epalm-leaf tone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eleaf-strip alignment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eengraved linework\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eindividual figures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003enarrative medallions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eornamental detailing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003epigment density\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003esurface texture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eminor compositional details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese variations are inherent to the natural material and handmade process and make every completed artwork individually distinctive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColours may appear slightly different in person because of lighting, photography conditions and screen settings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural palm leaf and natural pigments may also develop subtle tonal changes with age and environmental exposure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exact identity and sequence of every smaller narrative episode should not be inferred solely from product photography unless separately confirmed by the artisan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrames shown in styled imagery are indicative unless the exact framing option is confirmed during purchase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Indie Kaarigari","offers":[{"title":"Framed","offer_id":67629222986025,"sku":null,"price":64156.25,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Unframed","offer_id":67629223018793,"sku":null,"price":53234.75,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/6706\/8713\/files\/2.0Scrollpaintingwithbg.jpg?v=1792010239","url":"https:\/\/indiekaarigari.in\/products\/shiva-katha-narrative-scroll-palm-leaf-pattachitra","provider":"Indie Kaarigari","version":"1.0","type":"link"}