Hand Painted Horse Corbel - Handcarved Wooden Wall Art Kerala temple art jewelry Kalamkari's most-painted subject

Kalamkari's most-painted subject

long before it found its way onto paper and canvas

its scaled body traced in the fine linework of Madhubani art

Yes — the Kerala mural series includes other deity and mythological faces such as Krishna

Hand Painted Horse Corbel - Handcarved Wooden Wall Art Kerala temple art jewelry Kalamkari's most-painted subjectThis ornamental bracket takes the form of a carved horse's head in profile, reflecting the architectural heritage of Chettinad, where similar carved corbels traditionally supported beams and shelving in grand homes. The horse's mane and bridle are picked out in fine white dot work against a warm brownish wood tone, with an elaborate floral mandala carved into the rounded base beneath the head. A small brass bell hangs from the base, adding a soft