Cheriyal Wall Masks - Hanuman & Varahi

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    Sale price $59.99Regular price
    Regular price $59.99

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    Cheriyal Wall Masks - Hanuman & Varahi
    Sale price $59.99Regular price
    Regular price $59.99

    Full of character and color, this pair of hand-painted Cheriyal masks instantly brightens any space. With their bold expressions and vibrant detailing, they make quirky wall accents or shelf décor pieces that bring a splash of folk art charm into modern homes.

    Varahi - A goddess with a boar's face, made to be seen from across a room.

    Varahi's form is unmistakable - the snout carried forward under a gold kireetam, the eye lined in black, the palette pitched loud on purpose. Cheriyal painters worked for audiences at a distance, and the colour has never needed to apologise for that. Built up with sawdust and tamarind-seed paste, hand-painted in Telangana in the Nakashi tradition. Sits proud of the wall; the profile does the work.

    HanumanHand-painted Cheriyal mask from Telangana, made in the Nakashi tradition - a base built up with sawdust and tamarind-seed paste, then painted by hand in the bold palette of Cheriyal scroll painting. Hanuman in green, with a red mouth and a tall gold kireetam. The visual idiom itinerant storytellers used to carry a character across a village courtyard. Hangs flush to the wall. Slight variation in paint and finish is inherent to the making.


    FAQ Accordion

    From the heart of Telangana comes Cherial art, a 400-year-old scroll painting tradition once used to narrate epics and folklore to village audiences. Painted on hand-treated khadi cloth with natural colors, these vibrant works are instantly recognizable — bold red backdrops, expressive figures, and intricate storytelling brought alive through brush and imagination.

    Every Cherial painting is handmade by skilled artisans, each stroke carrying forward a legacy passed down through generations. Traditionally, the art depicted tales from the Ramayana, Mahabharata, and village lore, transforming simple scrolls into living storybooks.

    Today, Cherial art finds a new canvas in modern homes. Whether framed on a living room wall, styled as a centerpiece above consoles, or adding a pop of color to quiet corners, these paintings bring culture, warmth, and timeless storytelling into contemporary spaces.

    Owning a Cherial artwork is not just about décor — it is about inviting history, craftsmanship, and a piece of India’s living heritage into your home.

    Hanuman -
    Height = 8 inches
    Width = 5 inches

    Varahi -
    Height = 10 inches
    Width = 5 inches

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