Thursday, 17 January 2013

'Sone ki chidiya'- Fascinating India-Chapter 2

An attempt at exploring the rich culture and heritage of our motherland!

'Tanjore/Thanjavur Paintings'!
Following the article on Madhubani paintings, this article is about the exotic Thanjavur paintings.
These Paintings date back to the 1600B.C during the reign of the 'Nayakas' and have their origins in Thanjavur/Tanjore.

'Tanjore paintings' are symbolic to the richness and prosperity of Indian culture and heritage! They compose of rich surface texture with gold emblishment and vivid images of Gods and Godesses in gold.


They can have a pride position in your home and give any space a rich and sophisticated feel, taking you back to the golden era of indian history!The vivid colours and gold detail add the exquisite charm!:)
     


Photo courtesy: Arun Jegadesh,flikr,Erin Zimmerman,laksh



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