This is a beige tussar silk stole woven on a handloom and featuring hand painted Patachitra art. Patachitra painting on the stole features an Indian woman standing in a lotus pond. It has multicoloured floral painted borders and unfinished edges.Length: 227 cmsWidth: 56 cmsPatachitra is a style of paintings practiced among the tribal and indigenous people of Orissa. The artists, making these paintings usually do not have other sources of livelihood. The painted scrolls depict episodes from mythology and stories related to religious, mythological and folklore. Originating as a ritual, the Patachitra is regarded today as one of the most cherished collectors' items. Although several centuries old, Patachitra continues to be a living art form practiced even today.