A vibrant, symbolic representation of Lord Shiva in traditional Aipan art with intricate patterns and rich red tones.
The artwork is centered around spiritual and religious symbolism, particularly focused on Lord Shiva and traditional Hindu beliefs, depicted through the sacred motifs and symbols that are frequently seen in Aipan art.
The painting follows the traditional Aipan folk art style, which is known for its intricate geometric patterns and symbolic representations. It integrates religious symbols and designs that are often used in ceremonial or devotional contexts.
This artwork would be most suitable for a meditation room, prayer room, or a quiet corner where spiritual practices are held. It can also enhance the decor of a living room with a focus on cultural or religious themes. This artwork will complement any room or space beyond those mentioned, depending on individual preference.
The mood is spiritual and ceremonial, invoking a sense of devotion, peace, and reverence. The repetitive patterns and religious symbols contribute to a meditative and calm atmosphere.
The painting is composed of a central geometric pattern surrounded by symbolic elements like tridents and bells. The design is balanced, with symmetrical repetition of motifs in all four corners, drawing attention to the sacred center.
The artwork uses a dominant red background with intricate white line work and a touch of orange, creating a rich contrast. This colour palette is typical of Aipan art and resonates with spiritual and cultural significance.
Aipan Art Shiv Pith is a original handmade painting made by Rakhi gupta. This painting is made with acrylic colors on cloth. This artwork is signed by artist, and accompanied with the Certificate of Authenticity. The width of the painting is 18 inches, and its height is 18 inches.
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Shiv pith Aipan Kala means to smear or to make shape with fingers. Aipan is a type of Alpana or drawing or Rangoli, which is depicted by the residents of Uttarakhand region in their auspicious works. In the hilly areas of Uttarakhand, on the occasion of any festival or auspicious work, on the ground and on the wall, a figure made of rice (powdered rice), geru (natural red soil or red chalk), turmeric, barley, pithya (roli), which can be seen There is communication of positive energy in the mind and brain, and there is a feeling of invocation of positive powers, it is the traditional and mythological folk art of Uttarakhand. The history of Aipan art is eternal. It is believed that Aipan, the famous folk art form of Uttarakhand, has been going on since time immemorial. This art has a connection with tantra, mantra and spirituality. In the region of Uttarakhand, the tradition of decorating the main door of our homes, and the temple and post altar on auspicious occasions and on festivals and rituals has been mythological. Grinded soaked rice, called Viswar, and ocher, red clay, have been used to decorate these places. At present, red and white oil paints have replaced ocher and visvar, but the art of aipan is the same, and its importance has never diminished. Aipan, the priceless folk art of Uttarakhand, is used to decorate the main door, threshold, wall and temple of the house, apart from this, according to the method of worship, the seats, backs etc. of the deities are marked.
Ideally paintings don't require much care as its a vertical surface, hence dust doesn't settle quite easily. You can gently dry dust the painting once in a month. You can also gently use a slightly damp cloth and dab it gently over the surface to capture the dust particles. You can do this once in 6 months.
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