Harmony of Land and Water - Madhubani Painting
Free worldwide shipping | US customers no surprise tariffs
Enquire About This Piece
Instagram
Email
Arrives Exactly as Expected
Colour Accuracy
Our team will send you a photo of the actual painting you receive.
We will ship only once you've approved it.
Secure Shipping
Each piece is shipped in a rigid protective tube to reach you safely.
Our team personally inspects each piece before dispatch.
Customer Service
Our London team is on hand to assist with any queries or issues.
We resolve concerns directly to ensure your satisfaction.
Shipping Policy
Free worldwide shipping | Exempt from US tariffs
Delivered in a protective hard-case tube with full insurance to ensure it arrives safely and undamaged.
Our paintings are created using layered hand application, traditional pigments and natural binders. Drying and curing times vary depending on humidity, temperature and seasonal conditions.
Approximate Making and Shipping Timeline:
Painting production: 4 weeks
Domestic delivery (within India): 3–4 days
International delivery: 1 week
Larger custom sizes may take more than 4 weeks
Read our full delivery and fulfilment policy.
Etymology
Provenance
Madhubani painting, also known as Mithila painting, originates from the ancient Mithila region of Bihar and is traditionally traced to the Treta Yuga, when the city was adorned with sacred imagery during the wedding of Sita and Lord Rama. These paintings transformed domestic and ceremonial spaces into visual expressions of blessing, protection and celebration.
In this composition, the deer and fishes bring together two symbolic realms of nature. The deer, rendered with attentive grace, represents gentleness, awareness and harmonious coexistence with the natural world. The fish, flowing in rhythmic formation, symbolise fertility, prosperity and life sustained by water. Their interaction reflects a worldview rooted in balance and interdependence, where land and water exist in continuous dialogue. Dense patterning and the absence of empty space affirm abundance as both aesthetic principle and protective force.
Recognised as a Geographical Indication (GI Application No. 37) and awarded GI status in 2006–2007, Madhubani Painting remains protected in its regional authenticity and traditional practice. This work, painted by Shri Surendra Paswan, Chief Artisan of the GI Panchayat Mithila, continues a lineage sustained through inherited technique and cultural devotion.
Disclaimer:
- The frames shown are for display purposes only and are not included with the artwork.
- As these are made-to-order designer pieces, expect minor colour variations from the displayed artwork.
Arrives Exactly as Expected
Colour Accuracy
Our team will send you a photo of the actual painting you receive.
We will ship only once you’ve approved it.
Secure Shipping
Each piece is shipped in a rigid protective tube to reach you safely.
Our team personally inspects each piece before dispatch.
Customer Service
Our London team is on hand to assist with any queries or issues.
We resolve concerns directly to ensure your satisfaction.
Choose options