The Graceful Bengali Bibi – Kalighat Painting
Putul Chitrakar
The Graceful Bengali Bibi is an authentic handcrafted Kalighat Painting by renowned artist Putul Chitrakar, portraying a graceful Bengali Bibi seated beside a traditional hookah and brazier, symbolizing elegance, leisure, and the refined lifestyle of nineteenth-century Bengal. Created in the traditional Kalighat style, it features expressive eyes, bold brushwork, graceful contours, and vibrant colors that beautifully reflect Bengal's rich artistic and cultural heritage. Hand-painted on premium paper using traditional Kalighat techniques, this timeless artwork is a graceful addition to home décor, galleries, or art collections.
Key features
- Original hand-painted Kalighat artwork by artists Putul Chitrakar
- Crafted on paper using traditional Kalighat painting techniques
- Depicts a graceful Bengali Bibi in a classic Kalighat composition
- Features a traditional hookah and brazier, symbolizing leisure, elegance, and refined domestic life
- Inspired by the iconic Babu-Bibi themes of nineteenth-century Bengal
- Characterized by expressive almond-shaped eyes, bold brushwork, and graceful flowing lines
- Reflects the rich artistic and cultural heritage of Bengal
- Represents the everyday social storytelling traditions of the Kalighat school of art
- Rich in detail with a balanced and visually captivating composition
- Each artwork is uniquely handcrafted and one of a kind
- Ideal for home décor, offices, galleries, and art collections
- Perfect for gifting to collectors and admirers of traditional Indian folk art
- A collectible example of authentic Kalighat painting
- Complements both contemporary and traditional interior spaces
- Creates a captivating focal point through its cultural symbolism and artistic elegance
- Celebrates the timeless charm and sophistication of Bengal's Babu-Bibi tradition through the enduring artistry of the Kalighat school
SizeH 12 × L 9 inches
As each piece is handmade, dimensions may vary slightly.
Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth. Keep out of direct sunlight and damp.
Free insured shipping across India on prepaid orders over ₹2,999. 7-day returns on unused pieces in original packaging.
Made by hand, tagged to its maker
Every piece is crafted entirely by hand by a skilled artisan and individually inspected before it ships. Because it is made by hand, small variations in finish, tone and texture are natural - they are the signature of a piece made by a person, not a machine.
