{"product_id":"cheriyal-paddy-toddy-painting-fram","title":"Hand-Painted Paddy Fields \u0026 Toddy Tappers Cheriyal Painting","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Cheriyal Paddy Toddy Painting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheriyal Paddy Toddy Painting reflects the vibrant scroll painting tradition of Cheriyal. It showcases Telangana’s rich cultural storytelling heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis art form is linked to traditional storytellers. They used painted scrolls to narrate mythological tales and local stories to rural audiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese paintings are usually created on long vertical scrolls made from khadi cloth. The cloth is prepared carefully for a smooth and durable surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cloth is treated with tamarind seed paste, rice starch, and white clay. This forms the base that supports the painting’s vivid colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThemes in Cheriyal art often draw from the Ramayana and Mahabharata. They also include regional folklore, social customs, and community occupations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe style features bold outlines, flat figures, and bright colors. Red is commonly used as the background in most traditional compositions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHuman figures are shown with large expressive eyes and simple lively forms. This makes each scene visually striking and easy to understand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally, each scroll was divided into panels. Every panel revealed one part of the story as performers unfolded it gradually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis art was not only decorative but also served as an important source of education and entertainment in rural Telangana communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe craft is hereditary. It has been passed down through generations of artisan families who preserved its techniques and identity over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough traditional storytelling declined, Cheriyal art adapted well to modern tastes. It now appears as paintings, masks, and décor pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Telangana farming Cheriyal artwork highlights rural life, local occupations, and visual traditions through a distinctive folk art style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt captures paddy fields and toddy tappers beautifully. This makes it ideal as paddy fields toddy tappers art and traditional farming scene decor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis artwork also reflects the values, beliefs, and everyday life of Telangana’s rural communities in a vivid visual form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt works well as a rural livelihood wall painting or Indian village life painting for culturally rooted interiors.\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 strengthens its authenticity and regional identity. It also honors its place in Telangana’s enduring artistic legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, Cheriyal art is appreciated in India and abroad. It continues a visual storytelling tradition from the 16th–17th century.\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":45156223418415,"sku":null,"price":7799.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9437\/6495\/files\/57_d9f4b08b-1949-4e3c-857a-7cee49c7a19a.png?v=1774610768","url":"https:\/\/krafteria.com\/products\/cheriyal-paddy-toddy-painting-fram","provider":"Krafteria","version":"1.0","type":"link"}