Peacock – Hand-painted Wooden Wall Plate gond earthy colours

earthy colours

the sealed surface is suitable for dry snacks and general serving use

She sits on a striking teal base bordered in a bold black-and-white chevron pattern

Standing at 12 inches in height (including the stand) and 4 inches in width

The motif is applied through careful decoupage artistry and finished with a protective clear coat seal

Peacock – Hand-painted Wooden Wall Plate gond earthy coloursTwo peacocks face each other at the centre of a riot of colour, their tails dissolving into swirling, symmetrical patterns that fill the entire plate a design rooted in Tholu Bommalata, the shadow puppetry tradition of Andhra Pradesh. Traditionally, Tholu Bommalata puppets were made from painted leather and lit from behind to tell epic stories in village performances, and that same bold, high contrast visual language carries through here in paint.