The Playful Bengali Babu-Bibi – Kalighat Painting
Putul Chitrakar
The Playful Bengali Babu-Bibi is an authentic handcrafted Kalighat Painting by renowned artist Putul Chitrakar, portraying a traditional Bengali Babu and Bibi sharing a playful and affectionate moment, symbolizing love, companionship, and the joyful spirit of domestic life. 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 Bengali Babu-Bibi couple in a playful and affectionate composition
- Symbolizes romance, companionship, joy, and the elegance of Bengali 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
- Features traditional Bengali attire and intricate ornamental detailing
- Reflects the rich artistic and cultural heritage of Bengal
- Represents the 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 enduring romance and timeless charm of Bengal's Babu-Bibi tradition through the 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.
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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.
