Kuchipudi – Hand-painted Wooden Wall Plate Standing Mahalakshmi frame Humidity and direct sun will

Humidity and direct sun will damage both the colour and the tamarind-sawdust base

What do the crescent moon and swirl motifs represent

with the Devi figure in medium density engineered wood

almost wine-dark tone that only shows its full depth in warm indoor light

fully hand-carved and hand-painted on solid mango wood

Kuchipudi – Hand-painted Wooden Wall Plate Standing Mahalakshmi frame Humidity and direct sun willKuchipudi began as a solo dance drama performed by Brahmin men in temple courtyards in Andhra Pradesh, evolving over centuries into the fast, expressive classical form now performed widely by women. This round wall plate captures a dancer mid movement, one leg lifted, arms held in a precise gesture, set against a glowing orange and yellow background. Hand painted in vivid blues and golds, the dancer's costume and jewellery are rendered with enough