5 Beautiful Indian Traditional Paintings That Reflect Indian Culture
India is a land known for its diversity. This diversity can be famously seen in Indian art and painting. Paintings have always been an integral part of our culture. Our culture began with stone and wall paintings and progressed to canvas paintings, which currently hold the highest popularity. Indian traditional paintings that we know today may not strictly follow a single art style, rather, they might be inspired by various traditional painting styles.
In this blog, we will talk about Indian traditional paintings. We will also talk about the best Indian paintings you can buy from Satguru’s.
What Makes Indian Traditional Paintings a Global Sensation
Indian traditional paintings are renowned for their rich heritage, detailed designs, and use of vibrant colours. These qualities make our paintings popular not just in our country but also throughout the world. “The intricacy and spirituality of Indian paintings have always left me in awe. Each stroke tells a story, each colour evokes emotion, and the overall composition transports you to another realm.” - Damien Hirst, British contemporary artist.
One of the primary aspects that make Indian paintings stand out is their ideas and concepts, which are deeply rooted in Indian culture and religion. People outside India have always been fascinated by our diverse culture and rituals, and these paintings beautifully reflect our culture, intriguing art enthusiasts globally. From the amazing landscapes and traditions of Varanasi and Vrindavan to the palaces of Rajasthan, Indian painting represents the diversity of India with each stroke. This has also led to an increase in the popularity of spiritual paintings like Radha-Krishna or Ganesha painting. But spiritual paintings are a topic for another day, let’s continue with Indian paintings.
The Best Indian Traditional Paintings to Buy from Satguru’s
Satguru’s is one of the best home decor stores in Mumbai and was mentioned in the New York Times as one of the five places to visit for shopping in India. A few of the most renowned painters in India have created a breathtaking collection of affordable paintings at Satguru's. You can choose these paintings to add focal points and personality to your house. Let’s have a look at some of our popular paintings:
1. Madhubani Painting by Ranjit Jha
Madhubani paintings are one of the most popular Indian traditional paintings, if not the best. Originated in the Indian state of Bihar, these paintings are known for their intricate patterns, vibrant colours, and a unique blend of mythological, folk, and natural motifs. This Madhubani painting by Ranjit Jha depicts an extremely well crafted art work by the artist, especially with intricate designs and breathtaking colour patterns.
Size: Height 48 x Length 48 x Width 1 in Inches.
Price: 72,000
2. Harishchandra Ghat by Panchu Grami
Harishchandra Ghaat is one of the most popular ghats in the spiritual city of Varanasi. It’s one of the two cremation ghats where it is believed people attain moksha. This painting of a cremation ghat teaches us to be grounded and humble. The old-school architecture, women doing Ganga Snan, and ferries all summarise the ghat.
Size: Height 42 x Length 48 in Inches.
Price: 65,000
3. Nurture Painting by R. Tekam
This painting by R. Tekam is a Gond painting. Gond painting is another popular type of Indian traditional painting that originated in the tribal communities of Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh. The use of dots and lines to create art is what makes gond paintings stand out. Nurture Painting depicts camels grazing in nature along with birds. The creative freedom and artistic choices made by the artist make this painting stand out. Animals that hardly resemble animals and odd shapes of plants demonstrate the perfect use of creative freedom.
Size: Height 48 x Length 64 in Inches.
Price: 65,000
4. The Dandia Lady by Ranjit Sarkar
Often performed during the nine days of Navratri, the Dandia is a folk dance that originated in Gujarat. The occasion is a celebration of good over evil, and people celebrate this victory by dancing and showing their joy. This painting depicts a lady performing dandia in traditional attire. The vibrant colours of this painting show the excitement of the performer, who, for once, can be carefree and perform to her heart’s content.
Size: Height 36 x Length 28 x Depth 1 in Inches
Price: 90,000
5. Night Village Scene by Ratneshwar Roy
Evenings always bring a sense of calmness. It’s the end of tiring work; plants finally rest, and animals get back in the forest. This painting shows the dark, orange evening vibes of an Indian village. The trees, people sitting under the trees, gossiping, and wooden houses create a sense of nostalgia. If you are someone who used to live in a rural Indian village and had to move to a city for work and career, this painting will always remind you of where you started from. .
Size: Height 38 x Length 49 x Depth 2.5 in Inches
Price: 39,990
NOTE: All these paintings will be shipped in rolled form, without frames. You can contact us if you want the painting along with the frame.
You will find more Indian paintings on Satguru’s that are equally beautiful. If you didn’t connect with the painting mentioned in this blog, you can check out other paintings like modern art paintings by visiting our website.
Conclusion
Indian paintings have always been loved and appreciated by art enthusiasts around the world for their strong connection with Indian culture. Along with Indian paintings, you can also check out our Modern art, Landscape and Spiritual paintings. Visit our website to learn more about our paintings and other decor items.
