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The Magical World of Gond Paintings

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The Magical World of Gond Paintings

Gond paintings are a wonderful insight into the extraordinary imagination and beliefs of these forest dwelling people in Central India.

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My Favourite Things - Indian Miniature Paintings

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My Favourite Things - Indian Miniature Paintings

We buy our Indian miniatures from Mukesh, a fourth-generation painter, who sits and works in the traditional Rajasthani style in his small shop in the market street at Bundi, Rajasthan.

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Gond Drawing of a Magical Deer and a Bird

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Gond Drawing of a Magical Deer and a Bird

This Gond drawing depicts a magical world where the deer's antlers morph effortlessly into the branches of a tree, with numerous side branches, leaves and buds. Symbolic of the interconnectedness of all life.

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Kalamkari Indian Paintings

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Kalamkari Indian Paintings

Kalamkari, sometimes spelt kalamakari, craft is a very old tradition of Indian folk art painting centered around Andhra Pradesh in South India. Kalam means pen and kari translates as drawing.

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Gond Tribal Paintings

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Gond Tribal Paintings

The Gond art relates to the belief that "viewing a good image begets good luck". This led the Gonds to decorate their houses and the floors with traditional tattoos and motifs.

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