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Machli aur Vriksha – Hand Painted Gond Wooden Wall Plate
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  • Machli aur Vriksha – Hand Painted Gond Wooden Wall Plate
  • Machli aur Vriksha – Hand Painted Gond Wooden Wall Plate
Machli aur Vriksha – Hand Painted Gond Wooden Wall Plate

Machli aur Vriksha – Hand Painted Gond Wooden Wall Plate

Rs. 2,950.00
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Description

A single fish curls across this plate, its body worked in fine dotted, scale-like patterning in warm orange-red, its round eye and curved mouth turned back toward its own tail. That tail doesn't end in a fin — it opens straight into a spray of green branches tipped with pink flower clusters, filling the top half of the plate. One continuous form, not two separate motifs, set against a deep blue ground within a matching blue rim.

In Gond mythology and folk symbolism, fish stand for fertility and abundance, and fusing the fish's body directly into a flowering tree is a familiar Gond device for carrying that meaning further — reflecting the animistic worldview at the heart of Gond storytelling, in which humans, animals, trees, and spirits are all treated as part of one connected world. The fine dot-and-line scale-work covering the fish's body traces back to godna, the Pardhan Gond community's traditional tattoo art, and to the murals painted on home walls during festivals.

For NRI households, this plate is a compact way to bring a genuinely symbolic piece of tribal art into the home — fish and abundance, tree and flowering growth, painted as one continuous form rather than a decorative animal study.

Specifications

  • Material: Mango Wood
  • Dimensions: 10 inches diameter
  • Design: Hand-painted Gond art style
  • Installation: Pre-fitted hook for hanging
Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gond art?
A tribal painting style from the Pardhan Gond community of Madhya Pradesh — traditionally the bards and musicians of Gond royal courts — built from dense dots, dashes, and fine line-work rooted in the community's older tattoo and home-mural traditions.

What is depicted on this plate?
A single curled fish in orange-red, its tail opening straight into a spray of green branches and pink flowers, painted as one continuous form against a deep blue ground — a Gond fish-and-tree composition.

Why are the fish and tree drawn as one form?
In Gond folk symbolism, fish represent fertility and abundance. Fusing the fish's body directly into a flowering tree carries that meaning further, reflecting an animistic worldview in which humans, animals, trees, and spirits are all part of one connected world — not a decorative flourish, but a deliberate piece of symbolism.

What is the plate made of?
Mango wood, hand-painted in the Gond art style.

What size is this wall plate?
10 inches in diameter

Is this a good gift?
Yes — its warm, protective family theme and bold colour palette make it a meaningful housewarming or family-oriented gift.

Is it ready to hang?
Yes, it comes with a hook fitted to the back.

Where does this plate work best?
Its dense composition and rich colour make it a strong standalone statement piece for a living room or entryway wall.
Time to Dispatch

Time of Dispatch: 7-10 working days from placing of order.
Instruction for Care

Wipe using a clean soft cloth for dusting. Keep away from water and prolonged exposure to direct sunlight.
Brand Philosophy

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.

Expect vibrant storytelling through design, eco-conscious craftsmanship, and timely, well-packaged delivery that ensures your order arrives safe and ready to adorn your space / yourself.
DISCLAIMER

At EthniiChic, we celebrate the artistry of handmade products, each lovingly crafted by skilled artisans.

Due to this unique handmade nature, minor variations and subtle surface textures are natural and should be embraced as hallmarks of authentic charm and individuality, rather than defects.

Please note that the actual colors of our products may vary slightly depending on your device's screen resolution and any accessories shown in product images are for styling purposes only and are not included with your purchase.

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