Handcrafted Mayur Kachni Wall Painting

### About this Masterpiece This exquisite monochrome Kachni artwork is an original signed creation hand-painted by artisan Mausam Mishra in Ranti, Madhubani, Bihar. Drawn entirely freehand with zero preliminary pencil sketches, it depicts the auspicious Mayur (peacock) rendered in dense geometric hatching. ### Craft Technique & Materials - **Style**: Authentic monochrome Kachni (delicate parallel and cross-hatched line work). - **Medium**: Organic carbon soot and mineral inks applied using ultra-fine pointed nibs. - **Surface**: Traditional sun-bleached handmade acid-free paper with organic textured grain. ### Symbolic Meaning & Iconography - **Mayur (Peacock)**: Symbol of grace, cosmic purity, spiritual protection, and romantic fidelity in Mithila wedding lore. - **Concentric Geometric Borders**: Represents cosmic order and the sanctification of living spaces. - **Artist Signature**: Features the authentic handwritten signature of Mausam Mishra in Maithili/Hindi script at the base. ### Provenance & Certification Each painting comes accompanied by a physical, stamped Certificate of Authenticity (Passport ID: MD-AUTH-MAUSAM-01) from Discover Mithila, ensuring direct livelihood support for rural craftswomen.