{"product_id":"cheriyal-basava-bull-painting","title":"Musician on White Bull (Basava) - Traditional Cheriyal Folk Painting","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Cheriyal Basava Musician Painting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheriyal Basava Musician Painting reflects the vibrant scroll painting tradition of Cheriyal. It is rooted in Telangana’s storytelling heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis musician on white bull art is linked to traditional storytellers. They used painted scrolls to narrate local and mythological tales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese paintings are usually created on long vertical scrolls made of khadi cloth. The cloth is prepared carefully for detailed folk art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cloth is treated with tamarind seed paste, rice starch, and white clay. This creates a smooth and durable surface for painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThemes in Cheriyal art draw from the Ramayana, Mahabharata, regional folklore, social customs, and occupational stories of communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe style is known for bold outlines, flat figures, and bright colors. Red is often used as the striking background in many works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHuman figures appear with large expressive eyes and simple, lively forms. This makes each scene engaging and easy to follow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally, each scroll was divided into panels. Every panel showed one part of a story as performers unfolded it gradually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Basava Cheriyal folk painting was not only decorative. It also served as village storytelling wall art in rural society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe craft is hereditary and has been passed down through generations. Skilled artisan families preserved its identity and techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough storytelling practices declined over time, Cheriyal art adapted well to modern tastes and changing decorative needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, it is also made in smaller formats such as framed paintings, masks, and decorative items for homes, gifts, and collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Cheriyal Basava Musician Painting reflects the cultural values, beliefs, and lifestyle of Telangana’s rural communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is admired as an Indian rural music painting. It is also valued as a cultural heritage painting India with strong regional character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecognized for its cultural significance, Cheriyal art received the Geographical Indication tag in 2007 under GI number 69.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis recognition highlights its authenticity, protects its regional identity, and strengthens its place in India’s artistic heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, Cheriyal art stands as a symbol of Telangana’s legacy. It continues to gain appreciation in India and around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorically, this art form dates back to the 16th–17th century. It flourished in the medieval period as visual storytelling art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/krafteria.com\/search?q=cheriyal+art\u0026amp;options%5Bprefix%5D=last\u0026amp;type=product\u0026amp;id=45156349411375\u0026amp;quantity=1\"\u003e Explore Collection \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cheriyal_scroll_painting\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ganesh Cheriyala","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45107365937199,"sku":null,"price":1299.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9437\/6495\/files\/4_3edc8cdf-e50d-482d-9ffd-25b31d6ef21b.png?v=1774617942","url":"https:\/\/krafteria.com\/products\/cheriyal-basava-bull-painting","provider":"Krafteria","version":"1.0","type":"link"}