Syaahi Bangalori Silk Multicolor Elegant Wall Hanging

What is painted on the Syaahi hanging?

A framed scene of figures, an elephant and peacocks, set on a mustard and cream ground and drawn in the style of Kalamkari. The figures are painted large, with black, blue, green, orange and red used for the outlines, garments and plumage, so the details stay readable even when you stand back.

Tell me about the black bands on the sides.

Two edges carry a black-grounded band of flowers, with a row of small hanging motifs running beneath it, and a cream margin beyond. The dark ground makes the painted flowers stand out sharply and frames the lighter mustard scene in the centre.

Which wall colours would show it off?

With mustard and cream at the centre and black at the edges, it looks rich on off-white, beige or soft grey walls. On a deep wall such as bottle green or terracotta, the cream margin helps it stand apart, so it does not get lost in the paint.

Is it really hand painted, or printed?

It is hand painted on Bangalori silk at our Kalamkari unit in Mangalagiri, the work of Master Artisan Jyothi. Look closely and you will notice slight differences in line weight and in how the colour fills each shape. That is the brush at work, and it is what separates it from a print.

How big is it?

It measures about 74 to 75 cm in length and 43 to 44 inches in width. A range is given because each piece is finished by hand and can vary a little. Measure the wall space you have in mind before you order so you know how it will sit.

Can I give it as a gift?

Yes. It comes as a single hand-painted wall hanging, which makes it an easy gift for someone setting up a new home or anyone who likes handmade art on their walls. The peacocks and elephant give it a cheerful, storytelling feel that most people warm to.