MOHINIYATTAM - CLASSICAL DANCE OF KERALA

Mohiniyattam Coffee Portrait - abstract art gift. This art is made on Canvas with coffee. Coffee paintings in particular, convey the rich brown tones associated with the beverage, which leads to the creation of unique, very beautiful images. 

Mohiniyattam is a unique classical dance form of Kerala. Slow, elegant, flexible body movements of the body are unique to this dance form. The simple, elegant gold -border dress, in pure white or ivory, is the traditional dress of the women of Kerala.
The origin of Mohiniyattam is deep-rooted in Hindu mythology. The gods and demons to extract the elixir of life and immortality mixed once the ocean of milk. The demons made away with this divine drink.
Lord Vishnu came to the rescue of the panicky gods and assumed the female form of an amorous celestial dame Mohini. Captivating the demons with her charms, Mohini stole the elixir from them and restored it to the gods. The Devadasi or temple dancers adopted this dance, hence also the name 'Dasiattam' which was very popular during the Chera reign from 9th to 12th century.

Material: Canvas (Plain-woven fabric)

Colour: Brown and White

Size: H13.5" x W10" with Frame, Picture Size H11.5" x W8"

Each piece is unique and slight variation may occur, as it is purely handmade