Kuchipudi – Hand-painted Wooden Wall Plate Standing Mahalakshmi frame with the Devi figure in

with the Devi figure in medium density engineered wood

fully hand-carved and hand-painted on solid mango wood

the celestial dancer's face framed by wing-like foliage that reads almost peacock in its blues and greens

This craft was awarded a Geographical Indication tag in 2010

patient brushwork across the curved surface of the face

Kuchipudi – Hand-painted Wooden Wall Plate Standing Mahalakshmi frame with the Devi figure inKuchipudi began as a solo dance drama performed by Brahmin men in temple courtyards in Andhra Pradesh, evolving over centuries into the fast, expressive classical form now performed widely by women. This round wall plate captures a dancer mid movement, one leg lifted, arms held in a precise gesture, set against a glowing orange and yellow background. Hand painted in vivid blues and golds, the dancer's costume and jewellery are rendered with enough