I was inspired by the traditional, miniature style Basohli Painting, that I came across in M.S. Randhawa’s book of the same name.
It is a painting of Utka, the expectant heroine who is waiting at the trysting place. Nearby is a lotus pond. It is a pitch dark night and her anxiety is greatly aroused at her lover’s inability to keep his appointment with her at the promised hour.
The vigil of the expectant heroine
In the pendant cum brooch, Utka’s anxiety is evident through the restlessness of the parrot and the startled deer (back of piece), both symbols of love. The piece is made of sterling silver and pearls.
The vigil of Utka: front
The vigil of Utka: back
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Your interpretation in silver of Utka’s anxiety is so beautiful Pallavi, and original! Loved the story and the piece. Keep up your marvelous work.
Thankyou Aunty! glad you thot so. and thank you for all the likes 🙂
Your visions are so different from mine. I really enjoy the difference. It teaches me about how wide beauty is.
and you do say the most wonderful things!