{"product_id":"indo-bauhaus-shila-dhyana-abstraction-of-ancient-rock-cut-cave-sculpture","title":"Indo-Bauhaus – “Shila Dhyana”: Abstraction of Ancient Rock-Cut Cave Sculpture","description":"\u003ch5 data-section-id=\"psacik\" data-start=\"937\" data-end=\"950\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eProvenance\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"952\" data-end=\"1389\"\u003eThis artwork draws inspiration from the monumental rock-cut cave temples of western India, where sacred sculpture and architecture are carved directly into living stone. A serene divine figure, seated within an architectural niche and depicted in the \u003cem data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1217\"\u003eabhaya mudra\u003c\/em\u003e, forms the heart of the composition. Below, a carved lotus medallion and surrounding geometric forms echo the timeless visual language of India's ancient cave sanctuaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1837\"\u003eInspired by the artistic traditions of Ajanta and Ellora, these remarkable cave complexes have served for centuries as places of worship, meditation, and artistic excellence. The raised hand of the deity symbolises protection, reassurance, and inner peace, while the lotus represents purity, enlightenment, and spiritual awakening. Together, these enduring symbols reflect the contemplative spirit that has long defined India's rock-cut heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1839\" data-end=\"2343\"\u003eThrough the principles of Indo-Bauhaus design, the monumentality of ancient stone sculpture is reinterpreted through balanced geometry and simplified form. Architectural niches, sculptural contours, and carved reliefs are distilled into clean planes, circles, and structured compositions. A palette of stone grey, volcanic charcoal, sand beige, and muted terracotta evokes the mineral character of basalt cave temples, creating a contemporary dialogue between India's sculptural legacy and modern design.\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":"Brahm Collection","offers":[{"title":"24 x 36 inches","offer_id":45306126762007,"sku":null,"price":282.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0704\/7711\/9511\/files\/ShilaDhyana.png?v=1784145795","url":"https:\/\/www.brahmcollection.com\/products\/indo-bauhaus-shila-dhyana-abstraction-of-ancient-rock-cut-cave-sculpture","provider":"Brahm Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}