Gond: HookedAravali brings you a collection of hand painted Gond art inspired by the region's flora and fauna. Several of these paintings are the product of the artists' imaginations, where the life forms they encounter are transformed aesthetically. The Gonds have a history of 1400 years and live primarily in Madhya Pradesh, but also in Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha. Gond households have traditionally used local colours and materials on

and artistic heritage

the movable limbs are assembled using traditional joints

Thoughtfully designed with a handcrafted wooden base that doubles as a tea light holder

Odissi is renowned for its lyrical movements

and seasonal festivals

the remover of obstacles and the harbinger of wisdom

Each artwork is meticulously painted by skilled artisans on paper using traditional techniques and natural pigments

The Bird faithfully carries forward this artistic philosophy while introducing the warmth

and the perfect balance between strength and compassion

and expressive figure is meticulously rendered using fine brushwork and natural-inspired colours

It is an artistic tribute to the generations of dancers who have preserved India's rich cultural heritage through performance

graceful figures