Figure of Rati

National Crafts Museum & Hastkala Academy

Title : Figure of Rati

Accession No : 57/5/343(2)

This is a painted figure of Rati. It is depicted in a dancing pose. It is richly raished ornamented.

Gallery

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Source

  • RepositoryNational Crafts Museum and Hastkala Academy
  • CollectionMuseum Collection

Provenance

  • CountryIndia
  • StateSouth India

Condition

  • ConditionAverage
  • Action NoteSlightly Damaged

Dimensions

  • Measurement (CMS)47 x 46 x 30
  • Weight (GRMS)0.00

Significance

  • ArtisticOne such fascinating village is Kinnal, which is found in the Koppal area of Karnataka and close to Hampi. Kinnal is renowned for its handcrafted toys and religious idols and is known for a distinctive diversity of wood crafts. Passed through generations this artform has attained the GI tag.

Description

  • DescriptionThis is a painted figure of Rati. It is depicted in a dancing pose. It is richly raished ornamented.
  • Inscription/Markings No
  • ReferenceRanjan, Aditi. Handmade in India: Crafts of India. Edited by Aditi Ranjan & M. P. Ranjan. Ahmedabad: Council of Handicraft Development Corporations, 2007.
  • KeywordPainted, Rati, Dancing Pose, Ornamented