Madhubani Peacock Hand Mirror - Hand-Painted Wooden Mirror circular hand mirror india its striking mythological motif and

its striking mythological motif and rich colour palette make it a distinctive gift for art lovers

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inspired by the elaborate makeup and ornate designs of Theyyam performers

also called Mithila art

It's a lovely gift for anyone who appreciates Bihar's folk art tradition or graceful bird motifs in their home

Madhubani Peacock Hand Mirror - Hand-Painted Wooden Mirror circular hand mirror india its striking mythological motif andIn the villages of Mithila, in Bihar, women have painted the walls and floors of their homes for centuries not as art for its own sake, but as prayer, celebration, and inheritance passed from mother to daughter. Every wedding, every harvest, every birth found its way onto a wall in bold outlines and jewel toned fills. The peacock was, and remains, the most cherished figure in this vocabulary: a symbol of the monsoon's arrival, of courtship and marital