Kalpavriksha (Tree of Life) Mithila Painting

### About this Artwork This magnificent Tree of Life (Kalpavriksha) painting was rendered entirely by hand by artisan Mausam Mishra in Ranti, Madhubani. The composition roots a holy banyan tree surrounded by sacred paired fish at the subterranean springs, branching into canopies sheltering vibrant nesting birds. ### Craft Technique & Materials - **Style**: Classical Mithila tree composition uniting terrestrial, aquatic, and aerial dimensions. - **Line Discipline**: Fine freehand contours with double borders and leaf-vein Kachni detailing. - **Base**: Eco-friendly handmade paper with fibrous organic texture. ### Symbolic Meaning & Cultural Heritage - **Kalpavriksha**: The wish-fulfilling divine tree, symbolizing perennial abundance, shelter, and family lineage growth. - **Twin Matsya**: Grounding the roots in divine waters of life and fertility. - **Nesting Birds**: Represent peace, domestic harmony, and nature's eternal cycles. ### Provenance & Direct Support Certified 100% handmade in Madhubani, Bihar with stamped authenticity verification (Passport ID: MD-AUTH-MAUSAM-03).