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A royal elephant makes a grand entrance in this extraordinary Madhubani painting by Devender Kumar Jha. The black elephant is dressed with colorful blankets and floral motifs while the background is marked by leafy and floral motifs. This painting is done with acrylics and natural dyes on handmade paper.

A pop of orange will definitely make any look come alive and you will get that effect every time you wear this original cuff bracelet handmade from dyed leather. Designed by Thai artisan Chang, the bracelet features round ends inspired by buds and its aluminum wire base allows to adjust it as desired so it can be worn by women and men too.

Virahini refers to a woman who is separated from her beloved; the subject of this original painting is waiting for her beloved to come back. The warm color palette in this painting conveys her longing and yearning for the love of the beloved. Pooja Kathuria in India works in watercolors and acrylics on handmade paper to paint the composition.

Bright color courses through the tree of life, venerated by the people of Mithila. Peacocks preen in the shade of its branches and fish swim beneath while the sun watches over them. Devendra Kumar Jha works with natural dyes on handmade paper to create a joyous Madhubani painting.

As each painting is an individual folk art creation, each is unique. Colors and motifs may vary slightly from that pictured.