Hand-Painted Prabhavali Wall Frame – Krishna emerald kemp stone arabesque-style patterning draws on Mughal

arabesque-style patterning draws on Mughal architectural motifs traditionally found in carved marble jaali screens

and a fitting gift for Ganesh Chaturthi

where painters worked directly on translucent hide to create figures that came alive only when backlit and moved by hand

The name Devagana refers to celestial attendants of the gods in Hindu cosmology

Hand-Painted Prabhavali Wall Frame – Krishna emerald kemp stone arabesque-style patterning draws on MughalThis frame pairs two distinct Indian art traditions in a single piece. Krishna, at the centre, is hand painted in the bold linework and layered patterning of Madhubani art the centuries old painting style of Bihar known for its intricate motifs and vivid, flat colour fields. He's set inside a Prabhavali, the carved and painted arch drawn from South Indian temple architecture, traditionally placed behind a deity to represent its radiance. The result is