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Mighty Goddess

SKU : BBP0004MNP00027
Rs. 283,900
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Artform

Mata Ni Pachedi, Gujarat

Artist

National Awardee Sanjay Manubhai Chitara

Dimensions

48x78 Inches

Medium

Natural Pigments on Cloth

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The Painting

Depicting Goddess Durga seated on a sacred deer with divine attendants, this Mata ni Pachedi artwork reflects strength, protection, and devotion. Hand-painted by skilled artisans, every intricate detail and decorative border showcases the richness of Gujarat's traditional textile art. Blending mythology with exceptional craftsmanship, this artwork brings spiritual significance and timeless elegance to your home while celebrating India's enduring folk art traditions.

The Artform

"Mata ni pachedi literally means “behind the Mother Goddess”, and is a cloth that constitutes a temple of the Goddess. When people of the nomadic Vaghari community of Gujarat were barred from entering temples, they made their own shrines with depictions of the Mother Goddess on cloth. The paintings usually have a set pattern, with the Mother Goddess dominating the central area, surrounded by deities and commoners worshipping her with equal reverence. This artform is deeply rooted in the Bhakti movement and Jain culture, tracing its beginnings to the late 17th century. Originally, Mata ni Pachedi served as a religious textile used to depict the goddess Devi, often Durga or Amba, within the sanctified spaces of temples or during festive processions. The artform's dual nature of being both a form of worship and a visually captivating craft lends it a distinctive significance. "

The Artist

Sanjay Manubhai Chitara is a distinguished Mata ni Pachedi artist from Ahmedabad, Gujarat, and belongs to one of the last surviving families dedicated to preserving this centuries-old ritual textile tradition. He began learning the art at the age of twelve under the guidance of his father, Manubhai Chitara, himself an accomplished master artisan. A recipient of the National Award, Sanjay has spent decades preserving the sacred visual language of Mata ni Pachedi while thoughtfully adapting its compositions and colour palette for contemporary audiences. His work has been exhibited across India and continues to uphold a family legacy that spans over three centuries, ensuring the survival and evolution of this unique devotional art form.

Provenance

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

Customizations

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Returns and refunds

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

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 :)

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