NOVICA Animal Themed Paper Journals 9" x 6.25", Multiple Colors, 'Peacock Romance'

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About this item: Beak to beak, peacocks show their love to one another on the cover of this personal journal. India's Vidushini transfers her expertise in the art of Madhubani painting as she paints the romantic composition by hand. The journal is crafted with 40 blank pages of handmade paper. Madhubani is a painting tradition kept alive by women in the Indian state of Bihar that centers on epic or mythological themes.

• Signed by the artist

About our Artist: Vidushini says, 'I come from Bihar, where Madhubani painting originated. After receiving a post graduate degree in chemistry, I went into teaching. I started to paint after I had my first baby. Though I have not had any formal training, it was not difficult. I have inherited it from my culture, and take pride in it. One day I would like to venture into different media and themes.'...