Madhubani Sun God Painting on Handmade Paper – Mithila Surya with Fish Border

Mithila Surya with Fish Border brings together two distinctive motifs within an elegant vertical Madhubani (Mithila) composition. A stylized Surya (Sun God) forms the central focus, encircled by rhythmic, radiating lines, while repeated Matsya (fish) motifs are arranged symmetrically above and below to create a striking sense of balance.

Created entirely by hand using traditional Kachni and Bharni techniques, the artwork combines intricate line work with carefully filled areas of colour. The expressive central face of Surya, radiating yellow forms, patterned fish, botanical details, and geometric borders come together in a composition rich in colour, pattern, and symmetry.

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Traditional Kachni & Bharni Techniques:

Painted entirely by hand, the artwork combines Kachni, characterized by intricate line work, with Bharni, in which areas of the composition are filled with colour. Together, these techniques create a richly detailed and expressive surface.

Mithila Surya with Matsya:

A stylized representation of Surya forms the focal point of the artwork, surrounded by radiating lines and complemented by rows of Matsya motifs above and below. Their symmetrical arrangement gives the elongated composition a distinctive visual rhythm.

Intricate Decorative Detailing:

From Surya's expressive facial features and radiating forms to the patterned Matsya, botanical elements, and fine borders, each part of the composition is carefully rendered with close attention to line, repetition, and detail.

Created on Handmade Paper:

The artwork is created on handmade paper, whose natural texture complements the detailed line work, painted forms, and handcrafted character of the piece.

Vibrant & Balanced Composition:

Warm yellow and pink tones at the center are complemented by red, green, orange, and monochrome accents throughout the surrounding motifs, creating a lively yet visually balanced composition.

Elegant Vertical Format:

Measuring 11 × 5.5 inches, the slender portrait format works beautifully on narrow walls, beside doorways, in entryways, within gallery arrangements, or as a distinctive standalone accent.

Unframed for Flexible Styling:

The artwork is sold unframed, allowing you to select a frame that complements both the artwork and your interior.

As each artwork is painted by hand, subtle variations in line, colour, and detailing are a natural part of the craft and contribute to the individual character of every piece.