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Two beautiful ladies from the village of Mithila carry water in the earthen pots on their head in this beautiful painting by Devender Kumar Jha. The women are clad in colorful traditional attire and jewels. Signed by the artist, this Madhubani composition is painted with acrylic and vegetable dyes on handmade paper.

As each painting is an individual creation, each is unique. Colors and motifs may vary slightly from that pictured.

• Dimension - 15.25" L x 5.75" W
• Weight - 0.22
• Color - Primary or Jewel Colors
• Signed by the artist
• Arrives unframed
• India

The sky is as clear blue as Krishna's cloud complexion. He spends a sunny day with Radha beneath a fruit tree. Playing his flute to pass the time, the young lord mesmerizes his beloved, whose love for the young Hindu lord is infinite. All is beauty in this charming Madhubani painting by Devendra Kumar Jha. Originating in northern Bihar, Madhubani painting was once used to decorate the floors and walls of homes.

As each painting is an individual creation, each is unique. Colors and motifs may vary slightly from that pictured.

• Dimension - 7.75" W x 22" H
• Weight - 0.08
• Color - Primary or Jewel Colors
• Signed by the artist
• Arrives unframed
• Each work features slight variations that make it unique
• India

Playing his flute, Krishna plays a song of love and peace as Radha listens, mesmerized. Devendra Kumar Jha portrays the divine couple in a colorful and detailed Madhubani painting.

As each painting is an individual creation, each is unique. Colors and motifs may vary slightly from that pictured.

• Dimension - 15.25" L x 5.75" W
• Weight - 0.22
• Color - Primary or Jewel Colors
• Signed by the artist
• Arrives unframed
• India

Indian artist Sheela Devi employs the traditional techniques of Madhubani painting -- carefully applying ink and poster colors to a background of handmade paper -- to create this bold image of an elephant prepared to transport a monarch. Bursting with an array of contrasting colors and patterns, and expansively filling the frame, the work beautifully captures the stunning aesthetic of classical India.

• Dimension - 10.75" W x 7.25" H
• Weight - 0.04
• Color - Multicolor
• Signed by the artist
• Arrives unframed
• Each work features slight variations that make it unique
• India

Lord Krishna tends to two gentle cows as he plays a message of peace on his flute. The milkmen's wives who carry water jars follow him, entranced by his sweet music. Devendra Kumar Jha and his family paint the pastoral scene in the traditional Madhubani style. Using vegetable dyes on handmade paper, they perpetuate an ancestral art form.

As each painting is an individual creation, each is unique. Colors and motifs may vary slightly from that pictured.

• Dimension - 11" W x 29.5" H
• Weight - 0.13
• Color - Primary or Jewel Colors
• Signed by the artist
• Arrives unframed
• Eco-Friendly: painted with natural dyes on handmade paper
• India

Two beautiful lasses from the village of Mithila carry water in the earthen pots on their heads in this Madhubani painting by Devender Kumar Jha and Family. The ladies are clad in colorful traditional attire and jewelry. A lush green tree with flowers blossoms in the background in a composition painted with natural dyes and acrylics on handmade paper.

• Dimension - 22.5" L x 7.5" W
• Weight - 0.07
• Color - Multicolor
• Signed by the artist
• Arrives unframed
• Eco-Friendly: painted with natural dyes on handmade paper
• India

Elegant fish with lacy fins swim together to create beautiful patterns in brilliant colors. By Bharti Dayal, this superlative Madhubani painting is created with vegetable dyes and acrylics on handmade paper in the traditional Mithila style of northern Bihar.

Product Features

• Signed by the artist
• 22.5" W x 30.5" H
• Natural dyes and acrylic on handmade paper
• Primary or Jewel Colors

Surrounding Lord Krishna, who wears his blue "cloud complexion," gopies, or village women listen to the music of his flute. They form a lotus blossom in this colorful Madhubani painting. Devendra Kumar Jha works with natural dyes on handmade paper to perpetuate an ancient Indian art form that originated long ago in Mithila. The intricate motifs are painted freehand.

As each painting is an individual creation, each is unique. Colors and motifs may vary slightly from that pictured.

• Dimension - 22" W x 7.75" H
• Weight - 0.08
• Color - Primary or Jewel Colors
• Signed by the artist
• Arrives unframed
• Each work features slight variations that make it unique
• India

A peacock watches as Lord Krishna and his beloved Radha rejoice together. Devendra Kumar Jha portrays the divine couple in a colorful and detailed Madhubani painting. Depicted in blue, Krishna manifests his "cloud complexion" and plays a sweet melody on his flute.

As each painting is an individual creation, each is unique. Colors and motifs may vary slightly from that pictured.

• Dimension - 30.5" L x 5.5" W
• Weight - 1.32
• Color - Primary or Jewel Colors
• Signed by the artist
• Arrives unframed
• India

Handsome lord Krishna plays on his flute as he sings the song of love in this beautiful Madhubani painting by Devender Kumar Jha and Family. The Hindu lord is sitting on the tree as he plays his flute while his friends, the gopies, sing along with him. The gopies are wearing colorful traditional attire while lush green leaves and fruits blossom on the trees.

• Dimension - 22.5" L x 7.5" W
• Weight - 0.07
• Color - Multicolor
• Eco-Friendly: painted with natural dyes on handmade paper
• All natural dyes
• India

Lying on the bare earth, Lord Rama rests on his journey into exile while his wife, Princess Sita, covers him with her veil. His brothers, Laksmana and Bharat accompany them, and Laksmana will stay for the coming twelve years. As the first son, Rama was heir to the kingdom of Ayodya. But the king's second wife, through treachery, forced him to crown her own son as king, and asked him to exile Rama and his Sita. The story comes from the Sanskrit Ramayana, or "Romance of Rama," the shorter of the Hindu tradition's two most famed epic poems. Devender Kumar Jha depicts the scene in a poignant Madhubani painting from India. He uses natural dyes on handmade paper.

• Material - Natural dyes on handmade paper
• Color - Orange
• Dimension - 22" W x 30" H
• Weight - 0.23 lbs
• Signed by the artist
• Arrives unframed
• Each work features slight variations that make it unique

Beautiful gopies (village girls) celebrate the love between Lord Krishna and Radha in this beautiful Madhubani painting. Painted blue, the deity and his beloved star in one of the most admired Hindu love stories, for Radha is human, not a deity. Devendra Kumar Jha and Family fill the composition with floral and leafy motifs while birds join the celebration.

• Dimension - 30.5" W x 22.25" H
• Weight - 0.31
• Color - Multicolor
• Signed by the artist
• Arrives unframed
• Eco-Friendly: painted with natural dyes on handmade paper
• India

Protagonists of the Ramayana, a beloved Hindu epic, Rama and Sita are joined in marriage. The couple exchanges a floral garland as part of the ceremony. Ram's brother Lakshman accompanies him, while Sita's mother and friends stand beside the lovely bride. Devendra Kumar Jha works with natural dyes on handmade paper to create a beautiful Madhubani painting.

• As each painting is an individual creation, each is unique. Colors and motifs may vary slightly from that pictured.
• Material - Natural dyes on handmade paper
• Color - Primary or Jewel Colors
• Dimension - 22" W x 7.75" H
• Weight - 0.09 lbs
• Signed by the artist
• Arrives unframed
• Each work features slight variations that make it unique

All of nature exists in harmony, exemplified by the Tree of Life. Flowers bloom on its generous branches and colorful birds find shelter there. Vidushini works in the Madhubani style, painting the idyllic images on handmade paper.

• Material - Poster color on handmade paper
• Color - Primary or Jewel Colors
• Dimension - 15" W x 22" H
• Weight - 0.09 lbs
• Signed by the artist
• Arrives unframed

Lord Krishna sits on the branch of a tree as he plays his magical flute to serenade his friends, the gopies in this Madhubani painting by Devendra Kumar Jha and Family. Wearing traditional attires, the gopies clap their hands in joy. The colorful composition is done with natural dyes and acrylics on handmade paper.

• Dimension - 22.5" L x 7.5" W
• Weight - 0.07
• Color - Multicolor
• Signed by the artist
• Arrives unframed
• Eco-Friendly: painted with natural dyes on handmade paper
• India

Created in the traditional style of Mithila, this delightful Madhubani painting celebrates the harmony of all nature. Devendra Kumar Jha depicts a mother elephant with a baby growing in her tummy. The pachyderms are quite detailed and ornate, while the rest of the composition is filled with colorful flowers. The artist uses vegetable dyes on handmade paper.

• As each painting is an individual creation, each is unique. Colors and motifs may vary slightly from that pictured.
• Material - Natural dyes on paper
• Color - Primary or Jewel Colors
• Dimension - 30" W x 22" H
• Weight - 0.24 lbs
• Signed by the artist
• Arrives unframed
• Eco-Friendly: painted with natural dyes on handmade paper

Protected by Krishna, Arjuna charges into battle against the Karauvas to claim the throne that rightfully belongs to him and his brothers, the Pandavas. This Madhubani painting on handmade paper is by Devendra Kumar Jha and Family and includes the excerpt from the Mahabharata, the epic story that details the story of Arjuna and his brothers: "Whenever and wherever there is a decline in religious practice, oh descendant of Bharata, and a predominant rise of irreligion A at that time I myself descend."

• Dimension - 22.5" W x 30.5" H
• Weight - 0.26
• Color - Multicolor
• Signed by the artist
• Arrives unframed
• India

Ganesha, the beloved god with the head of an elephant, sits on a lotus throne with a mouse resting at his feet. A halo represents enlightenment as he feasts on his favorite dessert. Ganesha is the son of Shiva and Durga, two of the most powerful deities in Hindu belief. Ganesha is endowed with the power to keep control of occult forces that bring disaster upon humankind. Devendra Kumar Jha portrays him the ancient Madhubani style, drawing the intricate images freehand on handmade paper. Originating in northern Bihar, India, Madhubani painting was once used to decorate the floors and walls of homes. Life in harmony with nature is a popular theme for this art style.

As each painting is an individual creation, each is unique. Colors and motifs may vary slightly from that pictured.

• Dimension - 22" W x 30" H
• Weight - 0.25
• Color - Black or Gray
• Signed by the artist
• Arrives unframed
• Each work features slight variations that make it unique
• India

Rejoicing in their everlasting love, Lord Krishna and his beloved Radha share a moment of music in a garden. Devendra Kumar Jha portrays the divine couple in a colorful and detailed Madhubani painting. Depicted in blue, Krishna manifests his "cloud complexion." Originating in northern Bihar, Madhubani painting was once used to decorate the floors and walls of homes. Life in harmony with nature is a popular theme for this art style.

As each painting is an individual creation, each is unique. Colors and motifs may vary slightly from that pictured.

• Dimension - 7.75" W x 22" H
• Weight - 0.08
• Color - Primary or Jewel Colors
• Signed by the artist
• Arrives unframed
• Each work features slight variations that make it unique
• India

Lord Krishna tends to two gentle cows as he plays a message of peace on his flute. His beloved Radha and the milkmen's wives follow him, entranced by his sweet music. Devendra Kumar Jha and his family paint the pastoral scene in the traditional Madhubani style. Using vegetable dyes on handmade paper, they perpetuate an ancestral art form.

As each painting is an individual creation, each is unique. Colors and motifs may vary slightly from that pictured.

Product Features

• Signed by the artist
• 22.25" W x 30.5" H
• Natural dyes on handmade paper
• Primary or Jewel Colors

A royal elephant makes a grand entrance in this extraordinary Madhubani painting by Devender Kumar Jha. The black elephant is dressed with colorful blankets and floral motifs while the background is marked by leafy and floral motifs. This painting is done with acrylics and natural dyes on handmade paper.

• Dimension - 11" L x 15" W
• Weight - 0.07
• Color - Bright
• Signed by the artist
• Arrives unframed
• Eco-Friendly: painted with natural dyes on handmade paper
• India

Indian artist Vidushini portrays a loving mother and joyful baby elephant strolling in the gardens using the Madhubani style of painting. Madhubani art began in the village of Maithili, of the Bihar state, originally created by women on the walls of their home. This style evolved from elaborate home decorations to becoming important aspects of festivals and eventually appealing to lovers of art both within India and internationally. The painting is signed by Vidushini, who specializes in Madhubani styles at this time and even had her artwork selected to be the cover of Delhi University's textbook, Indian History and Culture.

• Material - Acrylic on handmade paper
• Color - Black and White
• Dimension - 21.75" W x 14.75" H
• Weight - 0.12 lbs
• Signed by the artist
• Arrives unframed
• Each work features slight variations that make it unique

Protagonists of the Ramayana, a beloved Hindu epic, Rama and Sita are joined in marriage. The couple exchanges a floral garden as part of the ceremony. Devendra Kumar Jha works with natural dyes on handmade paper to create a beautiful Madhubani painting.

As each painting is an individual creation, each is unique. Colors and motifs may vary slightly from that pictured.

• Dimension - 15.25" L x 5.75" W
• Weight - 0.22
• Color - Primary or Jewel Colors
• Signed by the artist
• Arrives unframed
• India

Perched in a leafy tree, two colorful birds welcome the new day. Flowers surround them as they sing a morning song. Vidushini works in the Madhubani style, painting on handmade paper. 'The morning hours in the village are often marked by birds chirping in a tree and this is what I tried to convey,' she says.

• Dimension :-12.5" W x 19.75" H
• Weight :-0.11 lbs
• Material :-Acrylic On Handmade Paper
• Color :-Primary or Jewel Colors
• Signed by the artist
• Arrives unframed

Ganesha, the deity with the head of an elephant, happily holds his favorite sweet treat. Vidushini works in the traditional Madhubani style for this delightful portrait, painted freehand on handmade paper. Bala Ganapathi is Ganesha as a child. Drawn in black and white, the beloved Hindu lord comes to life against a colorful background of red.

• Dimension - 14.75" W x 21.75" H
• Weight - 0.12
• Color - Red
• Signed by the artist
• Arrives unframed
• Each work features slight variations that make it unique
• India

Seated in the riverbank, Krishna plays his flute to the delight of the herdswomen. Yet he has eyes only for Radha. Krishna is the Godhead of Hinduism. Radha was the most beloved of his consorts and his constant companion. Her love for Krishna represents a celestial, spiritual love. Working in the traditional Madhubani style, Devendra Kumar Jha and Family depict the scene in black and white.

Originating in northern Bihar, India, Madhubani painting was once used to decorate the floors and walls of homes. Life in harmony with nature is a popular theme for this art style.

As each painting is an individual creation, each is unique and may vary slightly from that pictured.

• Dimension :-22" W x 30" H
• Weight :-0.29 lbs
• Material :-Natural Dyes On Handmade Paper
• Color :-Black and White
• Signed by the artist
• Arrives unframed
• Each work features slight variations that make it unique

Fish swim in formation, each one depicted in a sensuous Madhubani painting by Bharti Dayal. Their bodies form a circle, suggesting an infinite love. Above and below, bird couples sing to one another. Bright jewel-like colors and a naif style define the work by Bharti Dayal. It is executed in vegetable dye on handmade paper in the traditional Mithila style of northern Bihar.

As each painting is an individual creation, each is unique. Colors and motifs may vary slightly from that pictured.

• Dimension :-20" W x 28.5" H
• Weight :-0.22 lbs
• Material :-Natural Dyes On Handmade Paper
• Color :-Primary or Jewel Colors
• Signed by the artist
• Arrives unframed

Newly married, a blushing bride and her handsome groom are in a palanquin on their way to his place surrounded by friends and family, as well as the palanquin bearers. Parboni Ghosh joins this festive occasion with this celebratory Madhubani painting featuring a dancing peacock and gorgeous flowers against a red background.
Madhubani or Mithila paintings is millenary painting style that has been preserved by women in northern Bihar. They draw traditional designs and depict events from epic mythology on the floors and walls of their houses. Themes revolve around religious themes, humans, deities, animals, birds and flowers thus showing the perfect harmony between humankind and their environment.

• Material - Poster and water colors on handmade paper
• Color - Red
• Dimension - 25" L x 14.25" W
• Weight - 0.11 lbs
• Signed by the artist
• Arrives unframed
• Limited edition

Mother and child smile at each other in a highly expressive painting by K. Baka. Cloaked in a red shawl, mom and babe are detailed with vivid artistry as Baka paints with rich colors in acrylic paints.

• Dimension - 3.9" W x 7" H
• Weight - 0.09
• Color - Blue
• Signed by the artist
• Arrives unframed
• West Africa

All is color as a young bride is the center of attention. Working in the traditional Madhubani style, Devendra Kumar Jha depicts a marriage procession in rural India. The bride's family accompanies their daughter as she is carried to the groom's home in a palanquin. The artist uses vegetable dyes on handmade paper.

As each painting is an individual creation, each is unique. Colors and motifs may vary slightly from that pictured.

• Dimension - 30.5" W x 22" H
• Weight - 0.33
• Color - Primary or Jewel Colors
• Signed by the artist
• Arrives unframed
• Eco-Friendly: painted with natural dyes on handmade paper
• India

This hand mirror reflects India's festive artistry. The wood mirror is crafted with tiny glistening mirrors and florid beadwork, underscored by a vibrant red resin background.

Beautiful in a red veil against a sunny yellow background, this woman's presence is ethereal. She carries on her head a lidded bowl of yakayaka to sell at the market. Prepared with cassava dough, yakayaka is a delicious treat of Ewe origin.

• Dimension - 3.9" W x 7.5" H
• Weight - 0.09
• Color - Orange or Yellow
• Unstretched
• Arrives unframed
• Signed by the artist
• West Africa

Protagonists of the Ramayana, a beloved Hindu epic, Rama and Sita are joined in marriage. Sita holds the floral garden exchanged as part of the ceremony and Rama holds a bow while her father and his younger brother accompany the happy couple. Devendra Kumar Jha works with natural dyes on handmade paper to create a beautiful Madhubani painting. Originating in northern Bihar, Madhubani painting was once used to decorate the floors and walls of homes. Life in harmony with nature is a popular theme for this art style.

• As each painting is an individual creation, each is unique. Colors and motifs may vary slightly from that pictured.
• Material - Natural dyes on handmade paper
• Color - Green
• Dimension - 22" W x 30" H
• Weight - 0.3 lbs
• Signed by the artist
• Arrives unframed
• Each work features slight variations that make it unique

Bird celebrate their freedom, flaunting their brilliant plumage in a joyous work of art. Surrounded by concentric circles of birds and people, the motif shows the harmony of all species. Using vegetable dyes on handmade paper, Bharti Dayal works in the traditional style of Madhubani in the state of Bihar.

• As each painting is an individual creation, each is unique. Colors and motifs may vary slightly from that pictured.
• Material - Natural dyes on handmade paper
• Color - Primary or Jewel Colors
• Dimension - 20" W x 28.5" H
• Weight - 0.22 lbs
• Signed by the artist
• Arrives unframed

The elephant-man Hindu god Ganesha is portrayed in a variety of vibrant colors, with a dotted, stylized appearance in this Gond painting by Vidushini from India. Once used as wall murals by the Gond women of Madhya Pradesh, Gond paintings represent a legendary style, carried on in this fantastic painting.

• Material - Acrylic on handmade paper
• Color - Multicolor
• Dimension - 14.75" W x 21.75" H
• Weight - 0.11 lbs
• Signed by the artist
• Arrives unframed
• Each work features slight variations that make it unique

Birds chirp songs of love as Krishna meets Radha under a lush, verdant tree. A cow stands besides them, to symbolize Krishna's cowherd past. Devendra Kumar Jha and Family call this composition Milan, the Hindi term referring to the meeting or union of lovers. They work with vegetable dyes on handmade paper to preserve the legendary art of Madhubani paintings.

As each painting is an individual creation, each is unique. Colors and motifs may vary slightly from that pictured.

• Dimension - 22" W x 29.5" H
• Weight - 0.2
• Color - Multicolor
• Signed by the artist
• Arrives unframed
• India