{"product_id":"24-kathakali-wall-art-dance-drama-decor","title":"24-Inch Kathakali Wall Art - Hand-Painted Kerala Dance Face","description":"\u003cp\u003eKathakali is the dance-drama of Kerala, performed overnight in temple courtyards, where the story is told through hand gestures and a face painted into a mask. The green face is pacha - the noble hero, Rama or Arjuna - built up in layers over hours before a performance. This 24-inch disc carries that face hand-painted, with mirror work set into the headdress and border.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 inch diameter - two feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 mm thick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 2,800 g (approx. 6.2 lb)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMDF board, hand-painted, with tiny mirror inlay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-painted in India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHanging hook fitted to the back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold as a single panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat the colours mean\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Kathakali the paint is the casting. Pacha, green, is the virtuous hero. Kathi adds a red moustache for the arrogant villain. Thaadi is the bearded type, Kari the black-faced demon, Minukku the polished face of women and sages. The green face on this panel is the one an audience reads first, and the one the tradition is known by outside Kerala.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy this one\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e2,800 g (approx. 6.2 lb) - the heaviest disc in the 24-inch series, because the headdress is the most heavily worked area on any of them. Mirror pieces are set individually into the crown and the border, which is what gives the piece its glitter under a downlight. At two feet across the facial detail is legible from across a room, which a smaller version of this subject never manages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it goes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEntryways, a dining room wall, a stair landing, or above a sideboard. It is a high-contrast piece - green, red, white and gold - so it wants a plain wall and clear space either side rather than a crowded gallery arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe rest of the series\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFive 24-inch discs share this format, each a different subject: the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/24-adiyogi-shiva-wall-art-yoga-and-meditation-decor\"\u003eAdiyogi Shiva\u003c\/a\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/24-handcrafted-warli-wall-art-traditional-tribal-decor\"\u003eWarli village scene\u003c\/a\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/24-inch-yin-yang-wall-art-asian-inspired-zen-decor\"\u003eYin Yang\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/24-handcrafted-mandala-wall-art-earthy-tones-decor\"\u003emaroon and blue mandala\u003c\/a\u003e. Hung as a pair or a row of three they read as a set, because the diameter and the thickness match exactly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHanging it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA hook is fitted to the back. At this weight the fixing should go into a stud or a drywall anchor rated for it - a plain picture nail is not enough. Screws and wall anchors are not supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDust with a dry, soft cloth. If there is mirror inlay, use glass cleaner on the mirror only, applied to the cloth rather than sprayed, so nothing runs onto the paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich Kathakali character is this?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe face is painted in the pacha style, the green make-up used for noble heroes such as Rama and Arjuna. It is a representative pacha face rather than a portrait of one named character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the mirror work real mirror?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes - small cut glass mirror pieces set into the surface by hand, the same technique used in Lippan work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow heavy is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2,800 g, about 6.2 lb. The heaviest of the 24-inch discs. Fix it into a stud or a rated anchor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it fragile?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe board is solid, but the raised mirror and paint can chip if it is knocked. It ships flat with corner protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I hang it outdoors on a covered porch?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe do not recommend it. Humidity swings lift paint from MDF over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I clean the mirror pieces?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDust first with a soft dry brush, then wipe the mirrors with glass cleaner applied to a cloth. Never spray directly onto the panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if it arrives damaged?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShipping is insured. Photograph the damage, email contact@urliutsav.com, and we will replace it or make it right.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I return it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, within 30 days in original condition and packaging. Return shipping is arranged and paid by the customer, so measure your wall first.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I order several?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor hospitality, restaurants, stores or corporate gifting, email contact@urliutsav.com and we will quote you for a bulk order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShipping and assurance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFree insured shipping across the USA and Canada. Ships from San Ramon, California, usually within one business day. Wall pieces travel flat in a rigid box with corner protection. If it arrives damaged, send us a photo and we will resolve it - transit damage is covered.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSee the full range in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indian-handcrafted-wall-arts\"\u003eIndian Handcrafted Wall Art collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Urli Utsav Decor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67698220695625,"sku":"TN-kathakali","price":170.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/4002\/6953\/files\/kathakali-wallart-5.jpg?v=1792243223","url":"https:\/\/colig.shop\/products\/24-kathakali-wall-art-dance-drama-decor","provider":"Silvara","version":"1.0","type":"link"}