Kerala Mural Wall Plate – Hand-painted Wooden Decor

Kerala's temple murals are some of India's oldest surviving painting traditions — walls inside centuries-old temples still carry rich, saturated pigments and expressive faces, painted in a style that has barely changed in hundreds of years. This 10-inch wall plate brings that tradition onto wood, in a close, face-forward portrait sized for a home rather than a sanctum.

Set against a warm, glowing orange ground, a serene feminine face looks out with a gentle smile, framed by an elaborate crown. A beaded necklace and detailed earrings complete the portrait, every line built up in fine black outlining over the hand-painted colour, in keeping with the Kerala Mural tradition. Every plate is hand-painted on solid Mango wood, so brushstroke variation is part of the character, not a flaw.

Circular and compact at 10 inches in diameter, it works well as a single accent piece in a prayer corner, meditation room, or home office, or as the anchor of a gallery wall. It comes with a hook fitted to the back, ready to hang straight out of the box.

For NRI homes, this is a genuine, tradition-rooted piece of Kerala heritage — the kind of object that carries a story with it, not just decoration. It travels well as a gift for Onam, Vishu, a housewarming, or any occasion where a handcrafted, cultural gift feels right.

Material: Mango Wood

Dimensions: 10 inches diameter