{"product_id":"cheriyal-couple-masks-hangings","title":"Traditional Cheriyal Art Couple Masks – Rustic Indian Folk Wall Hanging Set","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Cheriyal Couple Masks Hangings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheriyal Couple Masks Hangings reflect the vibrant heritage of Cheriyal Art, a traditional scroll painting style from Telangana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis folk art is linked to storytellers who used painted scrolls to narrate mythological and local tales to rural audiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally, these paintings were created on long vertical scrolls made from khadi cloth prepared with tamarind seed paste and clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cloth was treated with rice starch and white clay to create a smooth surface for detailed hand painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThemes in Cheriyal art draw from the Ramayana, Mahabharata, regional folklore, social customs, and community occupations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe style is known for bold outlines, flat figures, and vivid colors, with red often used as the striking background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHuman figures feature large expressive eyes and simple, lively forms, making each scene engaging and easy to follow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally, each painted scroll was divided into panels, with each section showing a different part of the story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs performers narrated, they opened the scroll panel by panel, turning the artwork into a tool for learning and entertainment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tradition was not purely decorative, as it also helped preserve stories, customs, and shared community values.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat heritage continues today in formats like Tribal storytelling wall art and Traditional Indian mask decor for homes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe craft remains hereditary, with skilled artisan families passing down techniques, style, and identity through generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough storytelling practices declined over time, Cheriyal art adapted beautifully to modern tastes and home decor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is now created in smaller forms such as paintings, masks, and decorative pieces for homes, offices, and gifting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese artworks are also appreciated as Cheriyal art couple masks, Telangana folk art wall decor, and Cheriyal painting mask set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece reflects the beliefs, lifestyle, and cultural values of Telangana’s rural communities in a distinctive way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecognized for its cultural importance, Cheriyal art received the Geographical Indication tag in 2007 under GI number 69.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis recognition highlights the authenticity, regional identity, and lasting artistic value of this folk tradition from Telangana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, Cheriyal Couple Masks Hanging is admired nationally and internationally as symbols of Telangana’s artistic legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorically, this art form dates back to the 16th and 17th centuries and flourished through visual storytelling traditions.\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":"Yellow and Green","offer_id":45092808949807,"sku":null,"price":1299.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"blue and orange","offer_id":45092808982575,"sku":null,"price":1299.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"White and Cream","offer_id":45092809015343,"sku":null,"price":1299.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9437\/6495\/files\/99_9dc7625d-399b-44dc-9d5a-4fdcd1d128c4.png?v=1774796960","url":"https:\/\/krafteria.com\/products\/cheriyal-couple-masks-hangings","provider":"Krafteria","version":"1.0","type":"link"}