A devotional Bengal Pattachitra painting of Radha and Krishna standing together beneath a flowering kadamba tree. Krishna, rendered in the traditional blue with a peacock-feather crown, plays his flute as Radha stands close in a flowing saffron and crimson sari with a golden veil, her hand resting tenderly on his shoulder. A calf nestles beside Krishna's feet and a lotus blooms at the ground, all held within a crisp black border on warm aged paper. The rich ochres, deep reds, forest green and sweeps of indigo make this a centrepiece for a home altar, a feature wall, or anywhere you want a quiet moment of devotion.
Bengal Pattachitra belongs to the Patua scroll-painting tradition of West Bengal, practised for generations by the Chitrakar community. Unlike the temple-rooted Pattachitra of Odisha, the Bengal form grew out of village storytelling, where wandering patuas would unfurl hand-painted scrolls and sing pater gaan, narrative songs that brought each frame to life. Artists use natural pigments drawn from turmeric, indigo, vermilion, lamp black and crushed seeds, bound with boiled tamarind seed paste and applied on cloth-backed handmade paper. Radha and Krishna are among the most beloved subjects of the tradition, the flute, kadamba tree and cow forming a visual shorthand for Vrindavan itself.
This painting makes a meaningful gift for devotees, lovers of Indian mythology, or anyone drawn to handcrafted pieces with spiritual depth. Every purchase goes directly to the Patua artisan families of rural Bengal, helping sustain a living tradition that has weathered centuries of change. Bring home a slice of Vrindavan and know your purchase keeps the scrolls and songs alive.
Details
• Art form: Bengal Pattachitra (Patua scroll tradition) from West Bengal, India
• Medium: Natural pigments on handmade paper
• Dimensions: Slightly smaller than A3 (28 × 35.5 cm)
• Theme: Radha and Krishna beneath the kadamba tree with a calf
• Handmade: One-of-a-kind, painted entirely by hand by a Chitrakar artisan
• Eco-friendly: Created using traditional natural dyes and sustainable materials
• Ideal for: Home altar, wall decor, devotional gifting, folk art collectors
A devotional Bengal Pattachitra painting of Radha and Krishna standing together beneath a flowering kadamba tree. Krishna, rendered in the traditional blue with a peacock-feather crown, plays his flute as Radha stands close in a flowing saffron and crimson sari with a golden veil, her hand resting tenderly on his shoulder. A calf nestles beside Krishna's feet and a lotus blooms at the ground, all held within a crisp black border on warm aged paper. The rich ochres, deep reds, forest green and sweeps of indigo make this a centrepiece for a home altar, a feature wall, or anywhere you want a quiet moment of devotion.
Bengal Pattachitra belongs to the Patua scroll-painting tradition of West Bengal, practised for generations by the Chitrakar community. Unlike the temple-rooted Pattachitra of Odisha, the Bengal form grew out of village storytelling, where wandering patuas would unfurl hand-painted scrolls and sing pater gaan, narrative songs that brought each frame to life. Artists use natural pigments drawn from turmeric, indigo, vermilion, lamp black and crushed seeds, bound with boiled tamarind seed paste and applied on cloth-backed handmade paper. Radha and Krishna are among the most beloved subjects of the tradition, the flute, kadamba tree and cow forming a visual shorthand for Vrindavan itself.
This painting makes a meaningful gift for devotees, lovers of Indian mythology, or anyone drawn to handcrafted pieces with spiritual depth. Every purchase goes directly to the Patua artisan families of rural Bengal, helping sustain a living tradition that has weathered centuries of change. Bring home a slice of Vrindavan and know your purchase keeps the scrolls and songs alive.
Details
• Art form: Bengal Pattachitra (Patua scroll tradition) from West Bengal, India
• Medium: Natural pigments on handmade paper
• Dimensions: Slightly smaller than A3 (28 × 35.5 cm)
• Theme: Radha and Krishna beneath the kadamba tree with a calf
• Handmade: One-of-a-kind, painted entirely by hand by a Chitrakar artisan
• Eco-friendly: Created using traditional natural dyes and sustainable materials
• Ideal for: Home altar, wall decor, devotional gifting, folk art collectors
