This hand-painted Sohrai artwork depicts a tender scene of two birds among blooming flowers, with a smaller chick nestled beneath its mother. Painted in warm earth tones on a wooden panel, the composition radiates nurturing energy through its bold, rounded forms and expressive brushwork. Rich ochres, burnt siennas, and deep blacks create a grounded warmth that brings life to any wall.
Sohrai painting is one of India's oldest mural art forms, originating from the Hazaribagh region of Jharkhand. Traditionally painted on the mud walls of homes during the harvest festival of Sohrai, the art celebrates the bond between humans, animals, and nature. Artists use natural pigments and hand-carved tools to create bold, expressive compositions featuring birds, deer, lotus flowers, and other symbols of abundance and fertility. The depiction of mother and young is a recurring motif, symbolising protection, continuity, and the nurturing rhythms of village life.
Whether displayed as a standalone piece or paired with other Sohrai works, this painting brings a story of care and natural beauty into your home. By choosing this artwork, you directly support indigenous artists preserving a tradition that stretches back thousands of years.
Details
• Art form: Sohrai painting from Hazaribagh, Jharkhand, India
• Material: Natural pigments on wooden panel
• Dimensions: Approx A4 landscape size (29.7 × 19 cm)
• Eco-friendly, handmade with natural earth colours
• Ideal for wall decor, gifting, or art collections
This hand-painted Sohrai artwork depicts a tender scene of two birds among blooming flowers, with a smaller chick nestled beneath its mother. Painted in warm earth tones on a wooden panel, the composition radiates nurturing energy through its bold, rounded forms and expressive brushwork. Rich ochres, burnt siennas, and deep blacks create a grounded warmth that brings life to any wall.
Sohrai painting is one of India's oldest mural art forms, originating from the Hazaribagh region of Jharkhand. Traditionally painted on the mud walls of homes during the harvest festival of Sohrai, the art celebrates the bond between humans, animals, and nature. Artists use natural pigments and hand-carved tools to create bold, expressive compositions featuring birds, deer, lotus flowers, and other symbols of abundance and fertility. The depiction of mother and young is a recurring motif, symbolising protection, continuity, and the nurturing rhythms of village life.
Whether displayed as a standalone piece or paired with other Sohrai works, this painting brings a story of care and natural beauty into your home. By choosing this artwork, you directly support indigenous artists preserving a tradition that stretches back thousands of years.
Details
• Art form: Sohrai painting from Hazaribagh, Jharkhand, India
• Material: Natural pigments on wooden panel
• Dimensions: Approx A4 landscape size (29.7 × 19 cm)
• Eco-friendly, handmade with natural earth colours
• Ideal for wall decor, gifting, or art collections
