Mysore Painting — Goddess Durga on Lion
A classical Mysore painting of multi-armed Goddess Durga seated on her lion mount, enclosed in an ornate gold-gesso prabhavali against a deep maroon field.
Material: Natural colours with gold foil on board
Mysore Traditional Paintings & Ganjifa Cards of Mysore
Gold foil, gesso and God's play
Mysore Traditional Painting are off-shoots of the Vijayanagara school of painting that flourished under the patronage of the Wodeyar rulers of Mysore, during the 16th and 17th centuries. Inspired by the region’s rich devotional and cultural traditions, these paintings bring to life Hindu deities, mythological stories and sacred narratives through graceful forms, delicate lines and intricate ornamentation. The distinctive use of gesso relief and gold foil adds a warm, luminous quality to each composition.
With a legacy spanning over 300 years, Ganjifa cards were cherished by Krishnaraja Wodeyar III of Mysuru, a skilled player himself. Often called "God's play," the game is played with cards featuring divine images, each surrounded by exquisite craftsmanship. Artisans continue to handcraft and paint each card by hand, celebrated for miniature detail, natural colours, low-relief artistry and unique brush strokes.
Mysore Painting — Dancing Apsara
A graceful celestial dancer in an emerald green sari, framed by gold creepers and yellow blossoms — delicate linework and gold-leaf jewellery typical of the Mysore school.
Material: Natural colours with gold foil on board
Framed Ganjifa Set — Nandi, Elephant & Hamsa
Three hand-painted circular Ganjifa motifs — Nandi, elephant and hamsa — each set in a dark wood frame with white matting, celebrating Mysore’s miniature card tradition.
Material: Hand-painted circular cards, framed
Framed Ganjifa Cards Collection
A stacked collection of framed Mysore Ganjifa cards with vibrant circular motifs and decorative borders — heirloom miniatures rooted in over 300 years of craft.
Material: Hand-painted circular cards, framed
Framed Ganjifa — Ganesha with Consort
Lord Ganesha seated with consort on a golden pedestal, painted in circular Ganjifa form on a vivid red ground and presented in a dark wood frame with gold inner border.
Material: Hand-painted circular card, framed