Tussar Painting - Yasodha Krishna

A moment of pure bliss- Yasodha and young Krishna, in a divine mother-son scene. This Pattachitra style painting on Tussar fabric will grab eyeballs at your home!
 
Tussar is a type of silk the yearns of which are procured naturally in Odisha’s weavers village, and then woven into a piece of fabric. 
 
An ancient and traditional art form, Pattachitra runs through generations. The Handicraft is practiced in a traditionally set age-old process. Natural colours extracted from various minerals are used on hand-made cloth canvas, to paint the tales of Lord Krishna and Jagannath. It is an exquisite and incredible art form with intricate detailing. Canvas preparation is a long process and begins with rubbing tamarind paste on pieces of cotton cloth. After it dries, the surface is smoothened, and a paste of conch shell/limestone powder is applied on it to give a white colour. A series of steps are followed to paint on the prepared canvas. 
 
Bibhu Maharana is a traditional Pattachitra artist from Danda Sahi who has won several accolades and awards for his work. He is trying to keep alive the traditional Gurukul system of learning and propagating the art form. He believes Pattachitra is a divine art form that everyone must know about, and that this art form brings him closer to himself, and the Lord of the Universe, Lord Jagannath. 
 
Raghurajpur and Danda Sahi are two popular crafts villages in close vicinity to each other where the artists have lived for ages. These artists are the finest in their work and create breathtaking artefacts. Their skills are recognized across the globe, and