Tikuli Crafts Wall Hangings / Coasters & Table Mats

Product Description :
Tikuli is a rare and marvelous piece of hand painting, more than 300 years old and has its origin in Patna, an ancient town of eastern India. Tikuli is derived form the word “Tikli” or “Bindi”- the dot like embellishment with glass base and gold foil leaves in variety of designs adoring the forehead of most women in India. This painting is done on the glazed surface of hardboard plates. The process of making these paintings is a very tedious and time consuming. From cutting the hardboard in different sizes to painting sharp black lines in one stroke for smoothness and fineness, the process involves 15 stages. Fine brushes and enamel paints are used to make these paintings. These paintings are available in different sizes and shapes and are heat proof and water proof and are used for interior decorations like wall hangings and utility items like table mats and coasters.