South Indian Hand-Painted Wall Frame – Goddess Andal Goddess Lakshmi wooden nameplate What does "faux Tanjore" mean

What does "faux Tanjore" mean

This narrow tray sets that radiant motif in Madhubani's signature fine double-line outlines and dense natural patterning

discernment and scholarship

where a floral motif bursts across the surface in the layered

A goddess's hand

South Indian Hand-Painted Wall Frame – Goddess Andal Goddess Lakshmi wooden nameplate What does "faux Tanjore" meanAndal, the Tamil poet saint revered as a devotee and consort of Vishnu, is shown here standing with hands folded in prayer, a small green parrot perched on her shoulder the detail traditionally used to identify her in South Indian devotional art. The frame around her takes on a silvery, antique metal finish, giving this piece a distinct, cool toned presence. Set within an arch flanked by carved peacock pillars against a deep green niche, every line of