The art is deeply symbolic, with every element telling a story. The birds and flora surrounding the figures represent the nurturing aspect of nature, while the mother and child at the center signify the bond of love and care that transcends generations. This painting not only embodies traditional Nepal values but also serves as a timeless expression of maternal devotion.
The Damaha, also known as Nagara, is a kettle drum that plays an important role in traditional Nepalese music. It is a larger version of the Tyamko and shares many similarities in terms of its construction and playing technique. The Damaha is typically crafted using wood or brass, giving it a sturdy and resonant quality….
According to legend, if one rubs the Laughing Buddha’s great belly, it brings forth wealth, good luck, and prosperity. Laughing Buddha statues depict a stout, smiling, or laughing bald man in robes with a largely exposed pot belly stomach, which symbolizes happiness, good luck, and plenitude.
Small decorative sarangi is a traditional hand-carved iconic piece that can be used as home decor. Have these triumphs in your home and show some love to the music.
The Dholaki is a cylindrical drum-like instrument. It is made primarily of wood, with animal hide stretched tightly over the open ends of the drum. This combination of materials produces a unique and resonant sound that is characteristic of the instrument. The Dholaki is played by striking the drumheads with either two sticks or bare…
The painting’s vibrant color palette, dominated by rich reds, yellows, and blacks, is derived from natural pigments, staying true to the authentic methods used by Mithila artists for centuries. The use of bold outlines and fine brushwork creates a harmonious balance, making this piece a striking visual statement. Each element in the painting carries symbolic significance—the fish represent life and fertility, while the repetitive geometric patterns symbolize the cycles of nature.
The elephants, central to the composition, are adorned with intricate designs that highlight their significance in Nepal culture as symbols of strength, wisdom, and tranquility. Surrounding them are vibrant birds perched on branches and a variety of fish and aquatic creatures that bring the water below to life. This harmonious interaction between land, water, and sky elements makes the painting a perfect reflection of nature’s interconnectedness.
Mithila paintings mostly depict people and their association with nature, scenes, and deities from ancient epics. Natural objects like the sun, and the moon, and religious plants like tulsi are also widely painted, along with scenes from the royal court and social events like weddings. In these paintings generally, no space is left empty; the…
It has been iMartNepal mission to help and support artists from different walks of life. In this journey, we found this beautiful Buddha statue. This partly gold plated Buddha was made by a sculptor in Patan. With diminishing demands for statues, lowered prices for works of arts due to high competition with machine made statues,…
It serves as more than just décor—it’s a conversation piece, a cultural artifact, and a beautiful reminder of the diverse artistic traditions that the Mithila region has to offer. Framed or unframed, this art can instantly transform any space, making it both timeless and contemporary. A perfect gift for those who appreciate handcrafted art, it embodies creativity, tradition, and craftsmanship.
The harmonium is a keyboard instrument on which twelve semitones of the tempered scale are fixed once and for all in all the three octaves: mandra, madhya and tara. On keyboard instruments only straight notes can be played, grace notes and quarter-tones not being possible. There is no possibility of a slur, meend, or gamaka…
The harmonium is a keyboard instrument on which twelve semitones of the tempered scale are fixed once and for all in all the three octaves: mandra, madhya and tara. On keyboard instruments only straight notes can be played, grace notes and quarter-tones not being possible. There is no possibility of a slur, meend, or gamaka…
The harmonium is a keyboard instrument on which twelve semitones of the tempered scale are fixed once and for all in all the three octaves: mandra, madhya and tara. On keyboard instruments only straight notes can be played, grace notes and quarter-tones not being possible. There is no possibility of a slur, meend, or gamaka…
Jhyali (Nepali: झ्याली) is a traditional folk percussion instrument from Nepal. They are thinly walled, consist of a pair of round, metal plates, resembling cymbals,[1] and are used in both folk and classical music in Nepal. Unlike most percussion instruments around the world, the Jhyali is played by rubbing the plates with the right hand…
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