This hand-painted Sohrai artwork portrays a pair of peacocks sheltering a small chick between them, set against a backdrop of bold star-shaped flowers. The two adult birds face inward with expressive rounded forms and decorative striped patterns, while the smaller figure at their feet adds a tender, familial quality to the composition. Painted in warm earth tones on a wooden panel, the piece radiates a sense of protection and natural grace.
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. Peacocks hold a special place in Sohrai imagery, symbolising beauty, pride, and the arrival of rain. Artists use natural pigments and hand-carved tools to create these bold, expressive compositions, with each piece reflecting the artist's personal interpretation of age-old motifs.
Whether hung as a standalone piece or grouped with other Sohrai works, this painting brings warmth, story, and cultural depth to any room. 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 portrays a pair of peacocks sheltering a small chick between them, set against a backdrop of bold star-shaped flowers. The two adult birds face inward with expressive rounded forms and decorative striped patterns, while the smaller figure at their feet adds a tender, familial quality to the composition. Painted in warm earth tones on a wooden panel, the piece radiates a sense of protection and natural grace.
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. Peacocks hold a special place in Sohrai imagery, symbolising beauty, pride, and the arrival of rain. Artists use natural pigments and hand-carved tools to create these bold, expressive compositions, with each piece reflecting the artist's personal interpretation of age-old motifs.
Whether hung as a standalone piece or grouped with other Sohrai works, this painting brings warmth, story, and cultural depth to any room. 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
