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Artform

Mandana

Artist

Vidya Devi Soni

Dimensions

16 x 19

Medium

Natural Pigment Colors on Handmade Paper

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The Painting

A large, magnificently patterned cow reclines at the centre of the composition, her body filled with delicate chevron stripes, surrounded by a braided outline and lacy floral scrollwork. Tiny companion creatures — a tortoise, a small animal, and playful floral motifs — scatter around her against the warm terracotta ground. Auspicious symbols dot the border, adding a ceremonial sanctity to the scene. A charming and deeply rooted celebration of the sacred cow in the folk ritual tradition of Mandana art.

The Artform

Mandana painting is a traditional folk art form from Rajasthan, created mainly by women to decorate the floors and walls of homes during festivals, weddings, and other auspicious occasions. Traditionally drawn on mud-plastered surfaces using white chalk or lime paste over a red ochre base, Mandana designs are known for their clean lines, geometric patterns, and symmetrical compositions. The motifs often include animals, birds, flowers, and sacred symbols that represent prosperity, protection, and harmony. Simple yet visually striking, Mandana painting reflects the spiritual beliefs and everyday life of rural communities. Today, this art form has extended beyond traditional surfaces to paper, canvas, and décor objects, helping preserve and share Rajasthan’s rich folk heritage with a wider audience.

Provenance

The painting has been created by Bridge Bharat’s master artist partners. 

Customizations

Want a unique artwork for that wall at home- one that resonates entirely with you? Please use the WhatsApp chat below or email us at aakanksha@bridgebharat.com to discuss your requirements with our team.

Returns and refunds

Returns are not applicable on made-to-order products. We guarantee a replacement of your product in case of any damages.

Shipping and Delivery

For artworks that are made to order, the time to prepare each piece differs. Our team will inform you about the preparation time. You will receive updates on the behind-the-scenes prep every 4-5 days- we want you to be a part of the creation process. A ready item will be dispatched within 24 hours of placing the order. The item will be delivered 7-10 days after the product is dispatched. The artwork price is exclusive of shipping charges and insurance. Shipping charges will differ depending on the order size, weight and delivery location. You will be able to calculate shipping charges at checkout. The artwork price is inclusive of 12% GST In the event that the product is rejected by our quality check team, you will be informed about the change of delivery date.

Other details

The price you see is for an unframed painting. If you want us to custom frame the artwork, please drop us a message. We highly encourage this, framing is an art by itself :) The artwork you will receive is as close to the original artwork as possible but as with all things handmade, there may be minute differences in color and motifs, truly rendering each artwork one of a kind. Trust the process!

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