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Madhubani Hand-Painted Pendant Necklace – Regal Woman Blue Drape
Rs. 985.00
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Description
The depiction of a woman in Madhubani painting carries a specific social and artistic history. In the Mithila tradition, human figures — particularly women — appear in ritual paintings that mark the transitions of life: weddings, festivals, rites of passage. The women depicted are not anonymous; they carry the conventions of their specific community's painting tradition in every element of their costume, jewellery, and posture. A regal woman in Madhubani iconography is identified by her upright bearing, the precise detailing of her attire, and the objects she holds — a vessel, a lamp, a branch.
This silhouette-cut pendant carries a regal female figure: serene face with bindi, a flowing blue drape or veil across one shoulder, an orange and red chevron-pattern body, and in her hands the suggestion of a ritual vessel or column. The pendant's silhouette follows the natural outline of the figure's composition — the drape extends to one side of the pendant edge, the figure's outline determines the lower boundary. The pendant shape is the figure's presence in the world.
The teal faceted stone bead chain with pearl round bead accents is assembled on a gold-toned chain link — a more refined chain treatment than the cotton rope that serves many other pendants in the collection. The faceted stone beads catch light in a way that smooth rounds do not, creating subtle movement in the chain that complements the stillness of the painted figure above. Pearl accents add the traditional South Asian jewellery material that has appeared in Indian necklaces from the Mauryan period onwards.
This pendant works across a wide range of occasions. The figure's regal bearing without specific devotional identity means the necklace can be worn at professional events, cultural gatherings, and festive occasions with equal appropriateness. The Madhubani tradition's broad cultural recognition — from Bihar to international textile and art markets — also makes this a particularly resonant gifting piece.
Material : Pre-engineered wood pendant (silhouette-cut figure), non-toxic Madhubani pigments. Chain: gold-toned chain link with teal faceted stone beads and pearl round bead accents.
Dimension : Length of the neck piece: 44.5 cm (17.5 inches)
Size of the pendant : 8 cm x 7.5 cm (3.2 inches x 3 inches)
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When you order from EthniiChic, you receive more than just a product—you bring home a piece of India’s cultural heritage.
Each creation is handcrafted with care, hand-painted with authentic traditional art forms, and finished to perfection for lasting quality.
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