Ramayana, wall hanging

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'Ramayana,' wall hanging

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Product ID: 35244

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Wall Hanging:

10.5" W x 19" H

Rolled:

2" H x 10.5" W x 1.4" D

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Weight: 0.7 lbs

Palm leaf

Ships from NOVICA Office in Indonesia.

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'Ramayana' wall hanging by Nengah Dika can be found in wall decor categories such as Hinduism Wall Hangings, Religious Wall Hangings and Palm Leaf Wall Hangings. Enjoy exploring these sections for other Novica treasures.

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'Ramayana,' wall hanging

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'Ramayana,' wall hanging

Ten panels dramatically portray scenes from the Ramayana, the famed Hindu epic relating the travails and triumphs of Rama and his wife Sita. Etched on palm leaf in a style known as lontar, this wall hanging by Nengah Dika revels in calm colors and expressive details. Framed by a pair of bamboo rods and strung together by sturdy filaments, the work is sure to offer a unique touch of Bali to any décor. The artisan has written out the Ramayana in Balinese on the back of the wall hanging.

In the epic, Rama is the heir to the kingdom of Ayodya, but through treachery Rama's stepmother forces her husband to proclaim her own son as the new heir to the throne. Rama and Sita are sent into exile in the forest of Dandaka. There, Sita is kidnapped by Rahwana, the gigantic ogre king of Langka. Hanoman, the white monkey general, and Laksmana, Rama's brother, help Rama to free his sequestered wife. Unsure of Sita's faithfulness during their time apart, Rama subjects her to fire, proving her honor when she emerges unscathed.

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Today's Price: $79.95

Retail Value: $157.95

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"The lontar tradition has been passed down from generation to generation since the times before paper existed."

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Nengah Dika

"My name is Nengah Dika, a lontar (palm leaf) craftsman from a village in eastern Bali. I was born on May 15, 1975. I have studied lontar art since I was twelve years of age.

"My father is member of a famous group of lontar craftsmen in our village. When I was little he often took me to the group where I'd watch the process of making lontar pieces step by step. The lontar tradition has been passed down from generation to generation since the times before paper existed. The pictures come from stories such as the Mahabharata and Ramayana and the Balinese calendar.

"My wife, Ni Luh Suryati, is a weaver: she discovered Novica before I did. They helped her promote her products and she found success on the website. One time, a tourist came to our art shop and said to my wife, 'I know you from the Novica website.' We were so proud and happy that art lovers around the world are recognizing our name and products. Thanks to Novica for this entire miracle for us!"

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