Tanjore Hand-Painted Wall Frame – Drishti Ganapathi madhubani art clock it's a favourite for Diwali

it's a favourite for Diwali gifting

the kind used across Indian households before electricity reached most kitchens

Kalamkari is a traditional Indian art form

This piece is hand-painted in tanjore-inspired tones of gold and deep green

5 inches x 4 inches x 2 inches

Tanjore Hand-Painted Wall Frame – Drishti Ganapathi madhubani art clock it's a favourite for DiwaliIn many South Indian homes, a Drishti Ganapathi is placed facing the main entrance, believed to intercept negative energy or the evil eye before it can enter the house. This wall frame renders that protective form of Ganesha in a faux Tanjore painting style, standing on a lotus within an ornate red and gold arched niche. Ganesha is shown holding a trishul and other traditional attributes, with a small lion figure at his feet and a richly detailed halo