Kuchipudi – Hand-painted Wooden Wall Plate Standing Mahalakshmi frame fully hand-carved and hand-painted on

fully hand-carved and hand-painted on solid mango wood

The blue-toned face

Each piece takes a different shape to suit its subject — a flat paddle for the lotus

then plant it

Kuchipudi – Hand-painted Wooden Wall Plate Standing Mahalakshmi frame fully hand-carved and hand-painted onKuchipudi began as a solo dance drama performed by Brahmin men in temple courtyards in Andhra Pradesh, evolving over centuries into the fast, expressive classical form now performed widely by women. This round wall plate captures a dancer mid movement, one leg lifted, arms held in a precise gesture, set against a glowing orange and yellow background. Hand painted in vivid blues and golds, the dancer's costume and jewellery are rendered with enough