tree of life handmade

The spreading branches of the Tree of Life are covered with verdant foliage. Leading villagers in its veneration, Krishna with his blue "cloud complexion" sings. Exploring the co-existence of living creatures with their environment, Devendra Kumar Jha paints the joyous scene in bold, jewel colors. He works with natural dyes on handmade paper to create a beautiful Madhubani folk art painting.

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

Relief artwork from India takes inspiration from temple paintings dated many centuries ago. Artist Neelima Gupta hand-carves and hand-paints this magnificent relief painting on a wood base using oil paints and a marble powder mix to create a special dough. It arrives in a neem wood frame.

The artist explains that this peace painting is inspired by the notion of Krishna as the god of compassion, tenderness and love, who teaches about life, love, happiness, dharma, liberation, devotion, yoga, meditation and truth.

The kadamba tree is inextricably linked to the Hindu god Krishna's iconography, exquisitely depicted in this folk painting by Indian artist Bharti Dayal.

This stunning work of art is created in classic Madhubani style by applying acrylic paint and vegetable dyes on handmade paper. "Madhubani paintings are in fact a simplistic manifestation of the philosophical heights achieved by Indian civilization for the universal power of love, longing and peace -- the quest of all beings," the artist adds.

The Ardhanarishvara is a mesmerizing depiction of the Hindu deity Shiva and his beloved consort Parvati in perfect harmony. Exquisitely crafted in the captivating style of Madhubani folk art by India’s Parboni Ghosh, this remarkable composition unveils a hypnotic portrayal of duality. The half-male and half-female form symbolizes the inseparable union of masculine and feminine energies that flow through the very fabric of the Universe. Through the skillful use of ink and watercolour on handmade paper, the artist breathes life into this extraordinary scene, evoking a sense of awe and reverence for the sacred balance that exists within us all.