folk art

In a mesmerizing display of artistic prowess, Uzbekistan’s Mukhamedali channels the essence of ancient themes and techniques to compose a painting that captures the eye. Enveloped in the timeless tale of Layla and Majnun, this alluring composition transports us to a classic story of love where the soulful connection between Qays ibn al-Mulawwah and Layla bint Mahdi unfolds amidst the verdant splendor of a pomegranate garden. Evoking the revered art of his homeland’s lacquer miniature painting, Mukhamedali employs a skillful fusion of tempera paints and watercolors on papier mache, meticulously adorned with a lacquer finish. Nestled within a chipboard mat draped in faux velvet and embraced by a walnut wood frame boasting intricate hand-carved accents, this extraordinary artwork arrives complete with a brass hanger, ready to grace any space with its unmatched beauty.

Layla and Majnun II Folk Art Crafted in Uzbek Lacquer Miniature Painting Style

Mukhamedali

Uzbek artist Mukhamedali draws inspiration from ancient themes and techniques to create a painting of unparalleled beauty. He relies on the timeless tale of Layla and Majnun to weave an exquisite scene that transports us to a classic story of love and longing. The artwork portrays the connection between Qays ibn al-Mulawwah, the 7th-century Arabic poet, and his beloved Layla bint Mahdi, lost in deep conversation amidst a lush pomegranate garden. The artist also pays homage to his homeland’s revered art of lacquer miniature painting with his use of tempera paints and watercolors on papier mache meticulously finished with lacquer. Set on a chipboard mat draped in faux velvet and embraced by a walnut wood frame adorned with intricately hand-carved accents, this extraordinary masterpiece is ready to grace any space with its captivating allure.

Layla and Majnun I Uzbek Folk Art Crafted in Lacquer Miniature Painting Style

Mukhamedali

With leafy branches growing from their heads, two blue peacocks gaze at each other in this painting from India. Padmaja Srivastava presents the painting, realized on handmade paper in the kaleidoscopic style of Gond tribal painting, which is popular in Madhya Pradesh.

Song of Spring Folk Art Gond Painting of Two Tree Birds from India

Padmaja Srivastava

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Named after the famous storyteller of the One Thousand and One Nights tales, Rasul Khalimov's scene captures the majesty of the Silk Road in every element. Masterfully made with watercolor brushstrokes, the painting comes in a vibrant palette that enriches the ethereal beauty of the pomegranate tree that grows around the scene, serving as a resting place for a beautiful woman who chants a mysterious tune at the bottom of the piece.

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Shahrezada I Folk Art Watercolor on Paper Painting of Woman and Tree

Rasul Khalimov

Proud of the beauty of their country, Costa Rican artisans of the Caronco Maleku Association handcraft a magical mask from balsa wood. After carving the frog and butterfly motifs, they hand-paint each detail with a vibrant palette. Both animals represent abundance and transformation, adding a special meaning to the item.

Magic Reptile Handcrafted Balsa Wood Mask with Painted Natural Motifs

Caronco Maleku Artisans

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Jungle Diversity Balsa Wood Mask with Hand-Painted Animal and Floral Motifs

Caronco Maleku Artisans

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Hoping to preserve their culture and honor their country's fauna, artisans of the Caronco Maleku Association from Costa Rica handcraft a balsa wood mask. Intense colors and natural motifs come together to create an intricate tropical design, all painted by hand following a meticulous process.

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Celestial Birds Handcrafted Balsa Wood Mask with Hand-Painted Details

Caronco Maleku Artisans

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Artisans of the Caronco Maleku Association work with balsa wood to create a hand-painted mask inspired by the fauna of Costa Rica. Colorful hues embellish each detail, enhancing the macaw and hummingbird figures of the artwork, both symbolizing joy.

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Boruca Courage, Handmade Balsa Wood Mask with Painted Boruca Warrior

Caronco Maleku Artisans

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Oneiric Macaw, Handmade Balsa Wood Mask with Hand-Painted Details

Caronco Maleku Artisans

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The Delicate Bond (Maroon), Original Signed Kalamkari Acrylic Painting

Dr. Sneh Gangal

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The Golden Nature, Kalamkari Painting of Tree and Birds

Dr. Sneh Gangal

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Nature's Smile, Original Nature-Themed Kalamkari Painting

Dr. Sneh Gangal

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The Arabian Dream, Multicolored Original Kalamkari Painting

Dr. Sneh Gangal

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Heavenly Leaves, Leaf-Themed Abstract Watercolor Painting from India

Shikha Kaistha

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Layla and Majnun III, Scene in Uzbek Traditional Lacquer Miniature Painting Style

Mukhamedali

Miniature Caravan IV, Watercolor on Cardboard Scene of Uzbek Caravan of Merchants

Mukhamedali

Miniature Caravan II, Miniature Painting Style Watercolor of Caravan of Merchants

Mukhamedali

Miniature Caravan III, Watercolor on Cardboard Caravan of Merchants Scene

Mukhamedali

Artistic Toucan, Hand-Painted Chorotega Pottery Toucan Decorative Vase

Nury Marchena

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Tropical Fauna, Handmade Balsa Wood Mask with Hand-Painted Motifs

Caronco Maleku Artisans

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Paradise Jungle, Handcrafted Balsa Wood Mask with Hand-Painted Motifs

Caronco Maleku Artisans

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Teachings of Buddha, Madhubani Folk Painting on Handmade Paper

Bharti Dayal

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Cotton chain stitched bedspread, 'Jungle Frolic' (twin) - Animal Themed Twin Bedspread Hand Woven in India

Jungle Frolic, Animal Themed Twin Bedspread Hand Woven in India

Amit Moza

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Majestic Peacock, Acrylic & Ink on Cotton Paper Peacock Madhubani Art

Parboni Ghosh

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Madhubani painting, 'Ardhanarishwara' - Ink & Watercolor Madhubani Art Indian Gods Shiva and Parvati

Ardhanarishvara, Ink & Watercolor Madhubani Art Indian Gods Shiva and Parvati

Parboni Ghosh

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Elephant Salute, Poster color & Watercolor Madhubani Art of Elephant and Tree

Parboni Ghosh

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Man, Woman and Tree of Life, Acrylic & Ink Madhubani Art of Man Woman and Tree of Life

Parboni Ghosh

Madhubani painting, 'Shivashakti' (2022) - Shiva & Shakti Madhubani Painting on Paper from India

Shivashakti, Shiva & Shakti Madhubani Painting on Paper from India

Bharti Dayal

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Radha and Krishna In Love, Krishna & Radha Madhubani Painting on Paper from India

Bharti Dayal

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Motherly Bonds, Mother and Daughter Madhubani Painting on Paper from India

Bharti Dayal

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Mother Nature II, Mother Nature Madhubani Painting on Paper from India

Bharti Dayal

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Conversation with A Bird II, Woman & Bird Madhubani Painting on Handmade Paper from India

Bharti Dayal

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Eternal Tale of Love, Krishna & Radha Madhubani Painting on Paper from India

Bharti Dayal

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Yashoda with Krishna, Yashoda Krishna Acrylic & Dyes on Paper Madhubani Painting

Bharti Dayal

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Gangadhar Shiva, Gangadhar Shiva Acrylic and Dyes on Paper Madhubani Painting

Bharti Dayal

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Talking with Nature, Woman & Bird Madhubani Painting on Handmade Paper from India

Bharti Dayal

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God of Wisdom and Good Fortune, Ganesha Madhubani Painting on Handmade Paper from India

Bharti Dayal

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My Solitude, Woman Madhubani Painting on Handmade Paper from India

Bharti Dayal

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Parvati & Ganesha - Motherhood, Parvati & Ganesha Madhubani Painting on Paper from India

Bharti Dayal

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Conversation with A Bird, Woman & Bird Madhubani Painting on Handmade Paper from India

Bharti Dayal

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Bachpan, Child Play Madhubani Painting on Handmade Paper from India

Bharti Dayal

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Conversation with Nature, Madhubani Painting of Woman on Handmade Paper from India

Bharti Dayal

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Sublime Krishna, Krishna Madhubani Painting on Handmade Paper from India

Bharti Dayal

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Majestic Lakshmi, Natural Dyes on Handmade Paper Madhubani Painting of Lakshmi

Devendra Kumar Jha and Family

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Spring Cheers, Bird-Themed Acrylic on Handmade Paper Madhubani Painting

Vidushini

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Forever Friends, Elephant-Themed Acrylic on Handmade Paper Madhubani Painting

Vidushini

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Tree of Life with Birds II, Madhubani Painting of Tree of Life with Colorful Birds

Devendra Kumar Jha and Family

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Madhubani paintings, 'Peacock' (set of 3) - Set of 3 Peacock-Themed Vegetable Dye Madhubani Paintings

Peacock, Set of 3 Peacock-Themed Vegetable Dye Madhubani Paintings

Sarita Devi

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Infinite Blossoms, Signed Vegetable Dye Madhubani Painting of Floral Tree

Sarita Devi

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Celestial Harmony II, Traditional Vegetable Dye Grey Madhubani Painting from India

Sarita Devi

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Harmonious Dance, Vegetable Dye Orange Madhubani Painting of Birds and Fish

Sarita Devi

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Delightful Birds, Traditional Vegetable Dye Blue Madhubani Painting of Birds

Sarita Devi

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Dance of Peafowls, Traditional Vegetable Dye Orange Madhubani Painting of Birds

Sarita Devi

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Madhubani paintings, 'Auspicious Majesty' (pair) - Pair of Elephant-Themed Vegetable Dye Madhubani Paintings

Auspicious Majesty, Pair of Elephant-Themed Vegetable Dye Madhubani Paintings

Sarita Devi

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Madhubani painting, 'Eternal Devotion' (pair) - Vegetable Dye Madhubani Painting of Krishna and Radha (Pair)

Eternal Devotion, Vegetable Dye Madhubani Painting of Krishna and Radha (Pair)

Sarita Devi

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Happy Princess, Madhubani Painting of Indian Princess with Exotic Flower

Bharti Dayal

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Waiting for the King, Madhubani Painting of Indian Queen with Tree and Birds

Bharti Dayal

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Radha and Krishna Eternal Love, Romantic Madhubani Painting of Hindu Gods Krishna and Radha

Bharti Dayal

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Radha and Krishna Divine Love, Madhubani Painting of Hindu Deities Krishna and Radha

Bharti Dayal

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Adorable Princess, Madhubani Painting of Indian Princess Looking in the Mirror

Bharti Dayal

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The Dancing Princess, Madhubani Figurative Painting on Handmade Paper

Bharti Dayal

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Spring Greetings, Acrylic Bird and Tree Painting on Handmade Paper

Vidushini

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Tree of life with Arising Sun, Nature-Themed Natural Dye Madhubani Painting of Tree and Sun

Nitin Kumar Jha

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Tree of Life with a Son, Nature-Themed Natural Dye Madhubani Painting of Tree

Nitin Kumar Jha

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Peacock Season, Madhubani Peacock Painting on Handmade Paper

Vidushini

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Glorious Union, Nature-Themed Traditional Madhubani Painting from India

Devendra Kumar Jha and Family

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Parrot Harmony, Signed Madhubani Painting of Parrots in a Tree from India

Devendra Kumar Jha and Family

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Fish & Bird Harmony, Madhubani Painting of Fish and Birds in a Tree from India

Devendra Kumar Jha and Family

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Happy Union, Signed Madhubani Painting of Birds and Fish from India

Ambika Devi

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Madhubani painting, 'Peafowls in Harmony' - Artisan-Made Vegetable Dye Madhubani Painting of Peafowls

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Peafowls in Harmony, Artisan-Made Vegetable Dye Madhubani Painting of Peafowls

Sarita Devi

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My Happy Place, Ghanaian Batik on Cotton Abstract River Landscape with Mat

Samuel Ashong

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Cedar and mahogany sculpture, 'Tree of Life' - Artisan Crafted Fine Mahogany and Cedar Wood Tree Sculpture

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Tree of Life, Artisan Crafted Fine Mahogany and Cedar Wood Tree Sculpture

John Barrow

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Arcadia Nights, Classic Leafy Embroidered Black Silk Blend Cushion Cover

Hakim Tajibaev

Hibiscus Splendor, Armenian Handmade Wood Jewelry Box with Embroidered Motif

Huri and Salpi

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Monastery Garden, Handmade Wood Jewelry Box with Embroidered Motif on Lid

Huri and Salpi

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Tender Spring, Cotton Wall Hanging with Colorful Embroidered Details

Amit Moza

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Glimpses of Nobility, Classic Embroidered Silk and Cotton Blend Cushion Cover

Hakim Tajibaev

Imperial Spring, Classic Floral Embroidered Blue Silk Blend Cushion Cover

Hakim Tajibaev