Tanjore painting from South India

The Tanjore district in Tamilnadu, Southern India is famous for its stunning Maratha art and architecture.

From all forms of Indian paintings,  Tanjore paintings  are considered as the most popular form of primitive paintings.The two major communities which practiced this art form were the Naidus from Madurai and the Rajus from Thanjavur.  Materials like glass, wood, and mica, as well as some unusual mediums like murals, ivory and manuscripts were used for the paintings.Slowly and gradually, Tanjore painting is becoming famous all over the world.

Crux of the Tanjore painting-

Tanjore painting has a rich and aesthetic appeal that can attract anyone. As the theme of this painting is very spiritual so they give peace to the person who owns these paintings and to those who make them.

It has even become a motivational therapy for peace of mind. They can surely give a rest to your soul from the hectic schedules that one face in his mundane life.

No matter that with time Tanjore paintings have evolved but the purity and its natural and native beauty are still present in these paintings.

They are largely used to change the environment of the offices or homes.

Markets have the extensive range of Tanjore painting with different sizes and different prices to add beauty in your homes and to fit your budget.

Style and Technique:

The paintings are mainly contains Hindu deities & saints,  lord Krishna being the subject of significance in Tanjore art.  Episodes from Hindu scriptures like puranas and other religious texts were also painted with the main figure placed in the central section of the picture. Other religions like Jain, Sikh, Muslim, other religious and-even secular subjects prevalent across India were also depicted beautifully in Tanjore paintings.

Tanjore paintings are made on wood and cloth canvas,  in addition to being done on canvas, they also done on walls, wooden panel, glass, paper, mica and exotic media such as ivory. Small Ivory portraits were typically worn as cameo pendants called rajaharam and were quite popular. These paintings come in three finishes classic, embossed, and unique. Classic finish is Bright and has sharp colors in high glitter gold foil.. Antique finish  has more  subtle colors and less brighter glitter of  gold.

You have a question right in your mind- Tanjore Painting will be suit my space?

Tanjore paintings are characterized by rich, flat and flamboyant colors, simple iconic composition, glittering gold foils spread over the surface on delicate gesso work and decoration of glass beads along with precious and semi-precious stones which extensively adds to its beauty and Majestic look. Not only the look and feel of the painting is beyond marvel, but the precious and semi-precious gems used in the paintings are said to bring positive energy to work place. It enriches the vitality of the workplace atmosphere and soul to the presence of work space.

Eventually it can be a source of vibrations needed for your work. The paintings are kept well protected from termites by enclosing it in a well-designed frame. High quality 22-carat gold foil and gold milk is used to ensure that it lasts for generations.

Every colour represents and is alleged to constitute the five elements and radiates various kinds of energy. For instance gold adds richness and warmth to everything with which it is associated - it illuminates and enhances other things around it.

In fact, numerous premium manufacturers and exporters are available all over the world and in India to put out gift goods in this distinctive style of painting, but it does take a long time to generate the result of one painting itself.

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