Material : Wool on double mesh canvas
Dimension : 22"X35"
62,370 stitches* | 385 Hours*
This tapestry, titled Dacait-II, belongs to the “DACAIT†series by Puja Bhakoo. Dacait, in Hindi, means bandit. The notorious and dreaded bandits from the famous Chambal ravines near Rajasthan, India, were a law unto themselves. The protagonist in the tapestry has vivid eyes that enunciate mystique as well as mutiny. The sandy undertones and earthy hues bring out the enigma of the golden sand dunes of Rajasthan. The portrait featured here was inspired by a painting ‘The Eyes of Thar,’ by Satish Gupta. It took approximately three months to create this hand-made tapestry.
Year of Creation: 1998
Medium: Petit Point/Needle Point Embroidery
Size: 22â€x35â€
Materials used: 4 ply woolen yarn/double mesh Penelope canvas/hand-embroidery needle
Source of Inspiration: ‘The Eyes of Thar,’ by Satish Gupta
Note: No graph or stencil has been used in the creation of this tapestry
Country of Origin - India
ABOUT Puja Bhakoo Handcrafted Tapestries
Puja Bhakoo is a renowned Tapestry artist who has revived the art of Petit Point embroidery in India, lending it a unique Indo-ethnic dimension. Each tapestry is created by hand and takes 4-12 months to complete, depending upon the size of the project.
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