{"product_id":"cheriyal-bonalu-pothuraju-painting","title":"Hand-Painted Cheriyal Painting - Pothuraju \u0026 Bonalu Folk Dance","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCheriyal Bonalu Pothuraju Painting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cheriyal Bonalu Pothuraju Painting comes from Cheriyal Art. It is a vibrant traditional scroll painting style rooted in Telangana’s rich storytelling heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis folk art was closely linked with traditional storytellers. They used painted scrolls to narrate mythological and local tales to rural audiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese paintings were usually made on long vertical scrolls crafted from khadi cloth. The cloth was prepared with tamarind seed paste, rice starch, and white clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe smooth treated surface helped artists create vivid scenes. These were drawn from the Ramayana, Mahabharata, regional folklore, and community life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheriyal art is known for bold outlines, flat figures, and bright colors. Red backgrounds make every scene striking and easy to notice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts human figures feature large expressive eyes and simple lively forms. This gives each composition a clear, engaging, and easy-to-follow visual style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally, each scroll was divided into panels. Every panel showed one part of a story as performers unfolded the scroll while narrating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore than decoration, this art served as an important medium of education and entertainment. It was especially significant in the cultural life of rural Telangana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe craft has been passed down through generations of artisan families. They have carefully preserved its methods, themes, and identity over centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough traditional storytelling declined over time, Cheriyal art adapted well. It is now created in smaller formats like paintings, masks, and décor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis handcrafted Cheriyal artwork also serves beautifully as traditional Bonalu dance decor. It brings Telangana’s festive energy, beliefs, and rural lifestyle into cultural spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Pothuraju Bonalu festival artwork stands out as expressive Cheriyal festival dance painting. It also reflects vivid Pothuraju ritual painting traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecognized for its importance, Cheriyal art received the Geographical Indication tag in 2007. GI number 69 affirms its regional authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, it remains a proud symbol of Telangana’s artistic legacy. It continues to gain appreciation from collectors in India and around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorically, this visual storytelling tradition dates back to the 16th–17th century. It flourished during the medieval period in India.\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":45156220403759,"sku":null,"price":7799.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9437\/6495\/files\/64_c287e0e4-13c1-4e7f-be39-8f8791a2ae20.png?v=1774611006","url":"https:\/\/krafteria.com\/products\/cheriyal-bonalu-pothuraju-painting","provider":"Krafteria","version":"1.0","type":"link"}