The Narrative of Vishat Mata- Mata Ni Pachedi Painting forming patterns that echo breath

forming patterns that echo breath

Blue pottery from Jaipur

It translates to “Chamunda Mata”

both indoors and outdoors

trinket holder

The Narrative of Vishat Mata- Mata Ni Pachedi Painting forming patterns that echo breathThis painting is of Vishat Mata. Vishat Matas name is derived from the Gujarati words vis hath that means twenty hands. The goddess is shown riding the animal Buffalo. The rows behind illustrate the priests and devotees worshipping her. The story shows the goddess defeating the asura. The Painting is a folk art by Jotsna Ben and her family of artisans in Gujarat who once belonged to a nomadic tribe. Since these are all handmade, certain imperfections