{"product_id":"orissa-pattachitra-radha-krishna-rasaleela","title":"Orissa Pattachitra – Radha Krishna Rasaleela","description":"\u003ch5 data-end=\"814\" data-start=\"794\"\u003eProvenance\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"77\" data-end=\"596\"\u003eThis Radha Krishna Rasaleela painting emerges from the sacred Pattachitra tradition of Odisha, a devotional art form that flourished in the 12th century alongside the construction of the revered \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eJagannath Temple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003ePuri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Closely associated with the Jagannath cult and Vaishnava philosophy, Pattachitra paintings historically functioned as visual scriptures, narrating sacred stories through disciplined linework, balanced geometry, and intricate ornamental borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"598\" data-end=\"1076\"\u003eTraditionally executed on cotton cloth prepared with tamarind-seed adhesive and rice paste, the surface is burnished to create a smooth, durable ground. Natural and acrylic pigments are then applied using fine brushes to achieve rhythmic precision and luminous detail. The bold yet controlled lines, stylized figures, and decorative framing reflect Odisha’s classical aesthetic, influenced by temple sculpture and the expressive movements of Odissi and Gotipua dance traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1513\"\u003eThe composition portrays \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eRadha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eKrishna\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e within the sacred Rasaleela — the divine dance symbolizing eternal love, unity, and spiritual bliss. Radha embodies pure devotion, while Krishna represents the all-attractive cosmic presence. Their circular dance signifies harmony between the individual soul and the universal divine, expressing joy, surrender, and transcendence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1836\"\u003eRecognized for its cultural importance, Odisha Pattachitra received Geographical Indication (GI) status in 2008 as the 70th GI-tagged product of India. This artwork has been handcrafted by Prasanna Nayak of Odisha, sustaining a lineage of ritual storytelling and disciplined craftsmanship passed down through generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisclaimer: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe frames shown are for display purposes only and are\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003enot included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith the artwork.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs these are made-to-order designer pieces, expect minor \u003cstrong\u003ecolour variations\u003c\/strong\u003e from the displayed artwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"GiTagged","offers":[{"title":"43 x 28 inches","offer_id":44203941167127,"sku":null,"price":70800.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0704\/7711\/9511\/files\/ChatGPTImageMay20_2026_02_34_54PM_6840552c-8b99-4a06-addf-8f01c0e390b9.png?v=1779267945","url":"https:\/\/www.brahmcollection.com\/en-in\/products\/orissa-pattachitra-radha-krishna-rasaleela","provider":"Brahm Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}