Radha Krishna - Tikuli Painting

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The Radha Krishna Tikuli Painting is a melange of colours, unique style of painting and sheer excellence. One of the most dominating themes of classical Indian paintings, this one features Lord Krishna and his ladylove Radha as the central figures. Surrounded by their dasis all over, this painting is a true reminiscence of the highly famous dance forms of India the Ras Leela.                     

This painting is brilliantly etched by expert Tikuli artists residing in rural regions of India. It features the true essence of the timeless love and passion shared between Radha and Krishna. Whether it is the elegance of Radha or the inimitable style of Krishna, the painting brings all of it out as effortlessly. Moreover, the dasis too are pictured in the most intriguing way. They appear to be enjoying the meet of Radha and Krishna and hence are featured with classical musical instruments and flowers. The Radha Krishna Tikuli Painting is not just a spectacular piece of art but a significant rendition of approaching the form of art that has been ruling the canvases for a vast period of time. To own such a masterpiece is a delight.  

About Tikuli Painting

The Tikuli painting is practised in remote areas of Bihar and Jharkhand. It is more or less similar to Madhubani art and has the same characteristics except that Tikuli features a host of dots and blotches throughout. Tikuli painting is a popular art, used to design homewares such as tea-coasters, trays, serving plates and so on. The intricate Tikuli patterns are a delight to see and a beauty to own.

Interestingly, the word Tikuli emerged from one of the adornments of ladies the Bindis that embellishes the forehead of women especially those who are married. The artists were inspired by the idea of the Bindi only to come up with Tikuli, which is an extension of the Mithila or the Madhubani art form.
It is majorly done on wood especially on hardwood so that the exact effects of the colours are emerged as one.