Peach Cheriyal Mask – Hand-painted Telangana Folk Art

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Peach Cheriyal Mask – Hand-painted Telangana Folk ArtDrawing its name from the village of Cheriyal, which is about 100 kilometres away from Hyderabad in Telangana, this Mask is a 400 year old traditional art form. Wandering storytellers used painted Cheriyal masks to build intrigue for the gathered crowd in any festival to tell religious stories and folklore. This pair of decorative wall masks are painstakingly handmade using the traditional techniques with natural items like tamarind seed powder and

Set against a deep forest green background and ringed by a delicate border of hand-painted leaves

The mandala motif is rooted in Indian spiritual art

adaptable piece — it sits comfortably in interiors that don't lean toward bright

5 cm in height and 23

with fine detailing carried through his crown

the peacock symbolises beauty and grace and frequently appears alongside deity figures in temple wall art

Handcrafted on Medium density engineered wood

if you'd like a pair

rather than a specific deity story — a pooja room or entryway piece

the traditional temple mural style of Kerala known for its rich colour and expressive faces

This creates an opulent look in any room/space and is an indulgent gift idea for any special occasion

Because the tone is so rich