Syaahi Bangalori Silk Multicolor Intricate Wall Hanging

What is shown in the painted scene?

A gathering of many figures under an arch, painted on a purple and yellow ground as one framed scene in the style of Kalamkari. Red, green, blue and cream fill in the figures and their surroundings, so the panel is dense with detail and rewards a close look.

How can I tell the craft from looking at it?

Look at the faces and the edges of each figure: the outlines are drawn by brush, so they swell and taper slightly, and the colour inside each shape is filled by hand. On a scene with this many figures, those small differences are easy to spot and show the hours of hand work.

What frames the scene?

A red and cream scroll border runs all round the panel, with small green drops along it, and a cream margin sits outside. With all four sides framed, the purple and yellow scene looks complete and contained, like a painting on the wall.

Is it actually hand painted?

Yes. It is painted by hand on Bangalori silk at our Kalamkari unit in Mangalagiri, the work of Master Artisan Jyothi. Minor irregularities are a natural part of hand painting, and they make each piece its own.

Which wall would suit it?

Purple and yellow are a bold pairing, so it looks best on a plain wall where it has room: a living room, a reading corner or a stairway landing. Light walls let the colours glow, while a grey wall makes the cream margin stand out.

What is the care for it?

Handwash it gently and on its own, never together with other fabrics. The colours are applied by hand on silk, so a gentle, separate wash is how to look after it.