{"product_id":"rama-sita-cheriyal-painting","title":"Hand-Painted Rama, Sita \u0026 Golden Deer Cheriyal Painting","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Cheriyal Golden Deer Painting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheriyal Golden Deer Painting reflects a vibrant scroll art tradition from Cheriyal, rooted in Telangana’s storytelling heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis folk art is linked with traditional storytellers, who used painted scrolls to narrate mythological and local tales in villages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese paintings are usually created on long vertical scrolls made of khadi cloth and prepared for a smooth, durable surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cloth is treated with tamarind seed paste, rice starch, and white clay to create a strong base for the artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThemes in Cheriyal art draw from the Ramayana, Mahabharata, regional folklore, and customs, giving each painting narrative depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Rama Sita deer Cheriyal art also portrays social traditions and occupational stories, reflecting the lives of communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe style is known for bold outlines, flat figures, and bright colors, with red often used as the background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHuman figures are shown with large expressive eyes and lively forms, making each scene engaging and easy to follow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally, each scroll was divided into panels, with every panel showing a specific event within a larger story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs performers narrated the tale, they unfolded the scroll gradually, turning the artwork into a visual storytelling tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis traditional Ramayana painting was more than decoration, as it helped share stories within rural society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe craft is hereditary and has passed through generations of artisan families who preserved its techniques and identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough traditional storytelling practices declined, Cheriyal art adapted well to modern tastes and decorative use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, it is also created in smaller formats such as framed paintings, masks, and decorative pieces for interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis handcrafted Cheriyal artwork continues the legacy through vivid storytelling, skilled craftsmanship, and cultural meaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt reflects the values, beliefs, and lifestyle of Telangana’s rural communities while serving as mythological wall art decor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecognized for its cultural value, Cheriyal art received the Geographical Indication tag in 2007 with GI number 69.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, it stands as a symbol of Telangana’s artistic legacy and earns appreciation in India and around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorically, this Ramayana golden deer painting tradition dates back to the 16th and 17th centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Cheriyal Golden Deer Paintings remains a celebrated example of India’s enduring folk artistry.\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":45156224204847,"sku":null,"price":7799.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9437\/6495\/files\/51_6efdc507-8e7f-4b7b-88ea-a537a05e64c9.png?v=1774610204","url":"https:\/\/krafteria.com\/products\/rama-sita-cheriyal-painting","provider":"Krafteria","version":"1.0","type":"link"}