{"product_id":"cheriyal-paddy-harvest-painting","title":"Hand-Painted Cheriyal Painting - Paddy Harvest \u0026 Cattle Care","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Cheriyal Paddy Harvest Painting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheriyal Paddy Harvest Painting reflects the vibrant scroll painting tradition of Cheriyal. It also reflects Telangana’s rich storytelling heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis folk art is closely linked with traditional storytellers. They used painted scrolls to narrate mythological and local tales in villages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese paintings were traditionally made on long vertical scrolls. They used khadi cloth treated with tamarind seed paste, rice starch, and white clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThemes in Cheriyal art include the Ramayana, Mahabharata, regional folklore, social customs, and occupational stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe style features bold outlines, flat figures, and bright colors. Red often forms the background of the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHuman figures have large expressive eyes and simple yet lively forms. This makes each scene engaging and easy to follow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally, the scrolls were divided into panels. Each section presented one part of the story as performers unfolded them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis art form was not merely decorative. It also served as an important medium of education and entertainment in rural society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe craft is hereditary. It has passed through generations of skilled artisan families who preserved its identity over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough traditional storytelling declined, Cheriyal art adapted to modern tastes. It is now created as paintings, masks, and décor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis artwork reflects the cultural values, beliefs, and rural lifestyle of Telangana’s farming communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a striking Cheriyal rural life painting and Indian village farming painting. It suits rural lifestyle wall art and gifting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis paddy harvest cattle care art highlights everyday agrarian life. It also works as traditional farming scene decor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheriyal art received the Geographical Indication tag in 2007 with GI number 69. This confirms its authenticity and regional identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, Cheriyal Paddy Harvest Painting stands as a symbol of Telangana’s artistic legacy. It continues to gain appreciation in India and abroad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorically, this art form dates back to the 16th–17th century. It flourished during the medieval period 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":45156227973167,"sku":null,"price":7799.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9437\/6495\/files\/45_1f7252ac-254e-4ddb-bab4-1c8c93697526.png?v=1774609986","url":"https:\/\/krafteria.com\/products\/cheriyal-paddy-harvest-painting","provider":"Krafteria","version":"1.0","type":"link"}