{"product_id":"cheriyal-folk-art-village-couple-masks-set","title":"Village Man \u0026 Woman Wall Hanging Pair | Cheriyal Folk Art Couple Masks","description":"\u003cp\u003eVillage Couple Cheriyal Masks reflect the vibrant heritage of Telangana’s Cheriyal Art, a traditional scroll painting style long used by storytellers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese storytellers shared mythological tales, local legends, and community stories with rural audiences through vivid painted scenes and figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe art is created on khadi cloth, treated with tamarind seed paste, rice starch, and white clay to form a smooth and durable base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis careful preparation gives the surface strength and texture, helping artisans craft detailed forms and preserve long-lasting traditional designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThemes draw from the Ramayana, Mahabharata, regional folklore, social customs, and the occupations of different local communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBold outlines, flat figures, and bright colors define the style, making each composition lively, striking, and easy for viewers to follow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed often forms the background, while figures have large expressive eyes and animated poses that add movement and drama to every scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese visual details make the artwork engaging to view and help audiences follow each story with clarity, charm, and rhythm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally, each scroll was divided into panels that revealed a story step by step as performers unfolded the artwork gradually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis art was not only decorative but also served as an important medium of education and entertainment in Telangana’s rural society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe craft is hereditary and has passed through artisan families for generations, preserving its techniques, identity, and cultural meaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVillage Couple Cheriyal Masks in Modern Decor\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs storytelling traditions declined, Cheriyal art adapted into smaller formats suited to modern interiors, including paintings and masks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, these formats include Cheriyal painting mask pair designs and Traditional Indian couple wall art made for decorative display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey also appear as Handcrafted man woman mask decor, adding folk character, artistic warmth, and cultural depth to modern homes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis style also continues as Cultural heritage wall hanging and Tribal couple wall decor inspired by Telangana’s rural communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheriyal art received the Geographical Indication tag in 2007 with GI number 69, confirming its authenticity and regional identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, it stands as a symbol of Telangana’s artistic legacy and continues to gain appreciation across India and international markets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorically, this art form dates to the 16th and 17th centuries and flourished in the medieval period as 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\"\u003eLearn more about Cheriyal scroll painting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ganesh Cheriyala","offers":[{"title":"Yellow And Green","offer_id":45092807442479,"sku":null,"price":2599.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"blue and orange","offer_id":45092807475247,"sku":null,"price":2599.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red and Green","offer_id":45092807508015,"sku":null,"price":2599.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9437\/6495\/files\/69_995d50fd-b419-48d1-bc8e-a76769d4473c.png?v=1774796371","url":"https:\/\/krafteria.com\/products\/cheriyal-folk-art-village-couple-masks-set","provider":"Krafteria","version":"1.0","type":"link"}