{"product_id":"cheriyal-flower-art-decor","title":"Cheriyal Flower Gathering Scene – Hand-Painted Round Wall Decor","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Cheriyal Flower Gathering Painting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheriyal Flower Gathering Painting is a vibrant and traditional scroll painting form that originated in Cheriyal, representing the rich cultural and storytelling heritage of Telangana. This traditional Cheriyal painting is closely associated with traditional storytellers who used painted scrolls to narrate mythological and local tales to rural audiences. The paintings are typically created on long vertical scrolls made of khadi cloth. The cloth is specially treated with tamarind seed paste, rice starch, and white clay to create a smooth surface. The themes of Cheriyal art are deeply rooted in Indian epics like the Ramayana and Mahabharata. They also draw from regional folklore, social customs, and occupational stories of different communities. The style is characterized by bold outlines, flat figures, and bright colors. Red forms the background of most paintings. The human figures have large expressive eyes and simple yet lively forms. This makes the scenes visually engaging and easy to interpret. Traditionally, each scroll was divided into panels. Each panel narrated a specific part of a story. This format also makes it a vivid Indian village life painting and flower gathering folk painting. Performers unfolded the scroll gradually as they narrated. This art form was not merely decorative. It served as an important medium of education and entertainment in rural society. The craft is hereditary, passed down through generations of skilled artisan families. They preserved its techniques and identity over centuries. Despite the decline of traditional storytelling practices, Cheriyal art has adapted to modern tastes. It is now produced in smaller formats such as paintings, masks, and decorative items, including Cheriyal wall art decor and ethnic handmade wall hanging pieces. This flower gathering scene continues to reflect the cultural values, beliefs, and lifestyle of Telangana’s rural communities. Recognized for its cultural significance, Cheriyal Flower Gathering Painting received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag in 2007 with GI number 69, highlighting its authenticity and regional identity. Today, it stands as a symbol of Telangana’s artistic legacy. It also continues to gain appreciation nationally and internationally. Historically, this art form dates back to the 16th–17th century. It flourished during the medieval period as part of India’s rich tradition of visual storytelling.\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":45097886253103,"sku":null,"price":3999.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9437\/6495\/files\/19_cadf63ad-4553-4a31-a9be-a1a9d6600aa6.png?v=1774681871","url":"https:\/\/krafteria.com\/products\/cheriyal-flower-art-decor","provider":"Krafteria","version":"1.0","type":"link"}