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Mysore Paintings:
Mysore traditional painting is a unique style of painting with a
historic past of over 500 years. It is said to have originated around
1525 A.D. It took shape as a unique school of art during the reign
of Mysore Maharaja, Krishnaraja Wodeyar III (1799-1868). After his
death, the art was about to disappear but, recently this famous
art has been revived by surviving one or two veteran artistes of
Mysore traditional school.
The painting
procedure comprises the basic 'gesso' work and use of traditional
colours. Real gold foil is used for embellishments which give the
paintings a unique golden touch. The paintings are executed according
to strict details of the scriptures. They are characterized by intricate
use of colours and fine relief work making it worth a prized possession.
The most popular themes of this school of painting are traditional
deities of the Hindu pantheon, including the famous Goddess of Mysore
Chamundeswari.
Well executed
paintings are readily available of the choice of the buyer. Paintings
which connoisseurs need may also got executed and supplied after
a specific period.
The prizes
range from Rs.1,000 ($ 25) to Rs. 1,00,000 ($ 2085), small to huge
portraits. Service and handling charges are extra.
Tanjore Style
Traditional Painting: This school of traditional painting bearing
the name of Tanjore in Tamil Nadu is being widely practiced among
the artists in Mysore. Though it looks similar to Mysore style of
traditional painting, it prefers thicker foil of gold and liberal
use of semi-precious stones and pearls. The relief work is deeper
and the colours used are comparatively dark and pronounced. The
frame is decorated with mirror work and gold colour. These paintings
are generally executed on cloth, wood and glass base.
The prizes
range from Rs. 1,000 ($ 25) to Rs.1,00,000 ($ 2085). Service and
handling charges are extra.
Ganjifa Paintings:
Ganjifa is another unique style of painting. They are similar to
the miniature painting, either round or oblong shaped. These paintings
on cards were used during the period of erstwhile Mysore Maharajas,
like Krishnaraja Wodeyar III (1799 to 1868) as playing cards. Though
they were used for this game, the cards had on them the paintings
of the Hindu pantheon, like Dashavathara (10 incarnations of Vishnu),
and other minor Gods, on each card. They also had the figures of
birds and animals. These cards were also being used for astrological
predictions. This art too had almost become extinct, but thanks
to the effort of one or two surviving artists in the fields, it
has been revived in the same traditional style. With excellent colour
and finish, these have today become a collector's choice.
Price
of each card depends upon the work to be executed. Since they are
miniature-size paintings, the prizes are not high. Contact
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Sandalwood
Items: Mysore forests grow excellent sandal trees. While the
roots and trunk portions are used for extraction of sandal oil -
a base for perfume, medicines and cosmetics - the rest of the wood
is made available to artisans for carvings. Since a long time, Mysore
has been the house of sandalwood art works. They are produced in
various sizes and shapes. The famous of these sandalwood items are
the figures of Gods and Goddesses and among animals those of elephants
in different sizes.
Sandalwood
craft works come in different shapes and sizes and prizes also vary
accordingly. The pieces can be made available according to the collector's
choice and prize range they prefer.
Sandal Oil:
Sandal oil is extracted from sandalwood wood. Mysore is famous
for both the cultivation of sandalwood and extraction of oil from
the wood. In fact, it is known as the 'home of sandal'. The only
Sandalwood Oil Factory is located in Mysore and is owned by the
Government of Karnataka, which extracts oil from the wood and makes
it available to public. However, in view of limited supplies, the
oil rates are high.
Price:
Varies from 5 grams onwards. Service and handling charges are extra.
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Mantras:
Yajurveda Sandhya Vandana Mantra The
complete text of Yajurveda Sandhaya Vandana Mantra can be provided.
Pratha Sandhya Vandana Mantra (Morning Mantra) can also be provided.Other
Specific Mantras can also be provided. Contact
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Natural Oils: Davana Oil, Plam Rose Oil, Lemon Grass Oil,
Turmeric Leaf Oil, Eucalyptus Oil, Eucalyptus Citriodora Oil, Basil
Oil and other Oils of Spices, and Spices. Prices on request. Contact
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Wedding
Items: Ask for traditional religious items. Contact
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Artefacts:
Mysore is also famous for its unique handicraft items like rosewood,
inlay work on rosewood, soft teakwood figures and stone carvings.
The forests of Mysore are known for rosewood trees and the wood
pieces made available to the artisans are turned into excellent
art works of Gods and Goddess, birds and animals (the most famous
being elephant). Inlay art is done on rosewood. Formerly ivory was
being used for inlay on rosewood but, in view of the ban on ivory,
good quality white and colour plastics are used for inlay work now.
Rosewood inlay teapoys, rosewood Mantaps (for keeping idols etc)
are famous.
These
art works come in different shapes and sizes and prizes also vary
accordingly. The pieces can be made available according to the collector's
choice and prize range they prefer. Contact
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Stone Carvings:
Mysore has a number of traditional sculptors who carve figures
on granite and soft stones. They produce the carvings according
to the specific requirements of the clients and hence the prices
vary accordingly, depending upon the size and intricacy of the work,
stone used and the like. They also make available idols for temples
and other religious institutions, not only of Hindu Gods and Goddesses
but also other figures.
Carvings
come in different shapes, sizes and stones used (like granite, soap-stone)
and prizes vary accordingly. The pieces can be made available according
to the collector's choice and prize range they prefer. Contact
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Silk Sarees
and Fabrics: Mysore is famous for silk sarees, which come in
traditional designs and colours. Gold thread (Zari) is used for
bottom lining and Pallu (the portion which covers the top portion
of the body), which add colour and grace to the sarees. Besides
traditional weavers in villages like Kollegal, Chamarajanagar and
T.Narasipur, the Government factory in Mysore produces world-famous
silk sarees in various colours and designs.
Prizes
range from Rs.2,000 ($40) to Rs.50,000 ($ 1040). Similarly factory-made
silk cloth for dresses like shirts, salwar-kameez, and Kurtas are
also available. Prize depends upon the requirement and the material.
Contact
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Musical Instruments:
Mysore is a centre of classical Karnatak music. There are a
few well experienced manufacturers of musical instruments in the
traditional way. They produce excellent pieces of musical instruments,
stringed instruments like Veena, Tamboori, violin, drum instruments
like Mridanga, Tabla, and other instruments like harmonium. These
manufacturers have continued to preserve their traditional craftsmanship
in producing a variety of musical instruments.
Prizes
are available on enquiry. Contact
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