Apsaras or heavenly maidens were famed for their grace and beauty, as are the
famous gemstones of Rajasthan. Here, a rajasthani gemstone artist recreates
his vision of an apsara wearing a typically rajasthani choli or blouse. In her
hennaed and bejewelled hands, she gracefully holds two pink lotus buds. Heavily-laden
with colorful necklaces and a floral garland, she wears a tiara like crown which
is offset by her rich ochre head covering. This painting is framed beautifully
in Italian wood with its inner bevel glittering in golden paint.
The colors radiate with the brilliance of gemstones, which are finely ground
almost to powder. A special resin is used to bind the powdered gemstones into
a paint. The artist first sketches the subject of his inspiration on a sheet
of acrylic. Then he fills the colors made from gemstones to create a painting
that emanates a soft yet rich glow.
Highlights:
- An unusual painting created by using precious and semi-precious gem stones
- No artificial/synthetic colors used
- Use of natural colors, derived from gem stones, keeps the painting looking
vibrant and vivid for a long time
- Stones used - Amethyst, Red Aventurine, Calcedony, Red Jasper, Cornelian
Agate, Sodalite, Garnet, Turquoise, Green Aventurine, Yellow Agate
- Height: 11.5 cms (4.6)
- Width: 14 cms (5.6)
Delivery: 1-2 weeks.
Please Note: Actual size, design and color may vary slightly
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