Miniatures
Gouache and 24-carat gold leaf on grey mount board
Frame dimensions: 3” x 4”
GBP68 including frame and p&p from Thailand
A miniature painting of a Javanese gentleman, wearing his ethnic dress of blangkon, surjan and batik sarong - and with his keris dagger tucked into his belt. Inspired by the traditions of Indo-Persian miniature painting.
“Mas” is Javanese honorific for addressing a man. Java is the most populous island of Indonesia, home to the nation’s capital, Jakarta. Java’s cultural heart, however, is Yogyakarta - otherwise known as Jogja - which is still ruled by a Sultan purportedly imbued with magical powers…
Gouache on grey mount board
Unframed dimensions: 10cm x 10cm
Frame Dimensions: 14cm x 14cm
£88 including p&p from Thailand
Framed
Avtar Singh Mauni, a devout Sikh from India's Punjab, is the man with - purportedly - the biggest turban in the world. Look him up - he's really rather impressive!
This miniature painting is inspired by the traditions of Indo-Persian miniatures, but in the distinctive "Shah Wali" style.
Gouache & 24-carat gold leaf on grey mount board
Frame dimensions: 3” x 4”
GBP78 each, or GBP240 for the full set of 4 paintings including frames and p&p from Thailand
A set of 4 beautifully detailed miniature paintings of characters from India’s Rajasthan, inspired by the traditions of Indo-Persian miniature painting.
This stunning set of miniatures is a lively study of Rajput style, and is sure to enliven any setting.
A selection of miniature paintings, extremely detailed and delicate. A signature feature of Shah Wali’s miniatures is the cross-legged “pumpkin” posture.
The dimensions and affordability of these delightful small paintings make them a wonderful gift idea - or simply a great excuse to indulge one’s own aesthetic pleasure!
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