Handmade paintings are personalised products that can find their way into the recipient’s house, and each time they look at them, they are reminded of your love and affection. The following is a selection of 10 handmade artworks available directly from artisans at Indiahandmade.com that one may definitely wish to gift someone special.
10 Best Handmade Paintings to Gift for Every Occasion
1. Running Horses Acrylic Painting on Canvas
The first striking piece of artwork is hand-painted using acrylic paint on canvas, and it depicts running horses against the backdrop of the countryside. This painting, measuring 60x91 cm, features three horses charging across an open field with the effect of the sun in the backdrop.
The running horses symbolise prosperity or opportunity in one’s life. The bright and cheerful hues of golden sun rays on the white and brown horses give the place a positive feel.
This piece is a hand-painted acrylic art made by talented artists of Jammu & Kashmir. By providing positive images and perfectly executed, this painting can be a good motivator for colleagues, managers or any business people.
2. Madhubani Tattoo Painting of Bihar
The Madhubani tattoo-style painting from Bihar is well-known for its common Indian symbols and designs. This is a 22-inch by 15-inch painting on handmade paper with multi-coloured natural dyes by master folk artists of Bihar.
Madhubani art is one of the ancient art forms of India that reflects the culture of the undivided India. The detailed tattoos, flowers and designs represent luck, wealth and happiness, respectively. These hand-painted, multicoloured artworks are decorative and lucky presents for loved ones.
Being a Madhubani painting without any commercialisation, this painting is as authentic as it gets and was painted by award-winning Mithila painters.
3. Handmade Sohrai Deer Painting
This Sohrai deer painting from Jharkhand is yet another beautiful example of a handmade painting gift. Symbolising the continuation of life, this artwork measures 12×12 inches and depicts a number of deer in a forest in front of a rising sun. It has been delicately hand-painted using natural sohrai techniques by applying soil colours to Khadi fabric.
Sohrai Deer paintings are an ancient art style in India originating from the tribes of Jharkhand and have a deeper significance. The simplicity of the colours used in the artwork of the deer enhances the natural beauty by having its earthen appeal stand out. This beautiful artwork is a genuine tribal product that can be given as an ethnic gift to art enthusiasts.
4. Radha Krishna Handmade Painting on Canvas
This beautiful Radha Krishna painting is made on canvas and depicts eternal lovers, Radha-Krishna, which will surely melt one’s heart. This gentle, 60x121cm acrylic artwork depicts Radha and Krishna expressing love and devotion to each other.
The sky blue colour as the painting’s background and the black border around the painting give it a very pleasant look. This painting depicts the universal lovers and can be used to enhance the beauty of living rooms and bedrooms because of the romantic touch they bring along. This is a perfect gift for newlyweds, couples or anyone who is a devotee of Lord Krishna.
5. Deer Wall Decor Made from Dry Leaves and Hand Painting
If you are interested in something unique and cute, check out this unique deer wall art made from dry leaves and hand painting. Skilfully painted bamboo trees and laid-down dry leaves are a creative blend of art and natural resources.
The branches and the deer shapes are created from the dry leaves with no attempts to bend them in some sort of way to look like real branches and deers. Subtle touches of water colour breathe into the artwork. Featuring a glass frame for protection and a natural paper background, this deer art for walls is 20.5 x 15.5 inches.
This deer artwork made from dried leaves is best when placed on the wall, and since it is eco-friendly, it is a perfect gift for any nature lover.
6. Navanari Kunjara Painting
Following the vivid colours of the previous artwork, which is created in the grandiose Tanjore style, the next creation of the artist portrays Navanari Kunjara, i.e., nine women in a composite elephant figure, adorned with gold ornaments and rich clothing. This majestic elephant painting is hand-painted on naturally tanned leather and is 23 inches tall x 5 inches wide x 18 inches deep with 3D dimensions.
Recreating the intricate designs of ancient royal elephants, the leather is moulded and shaped by deep carving before 24-carat gold is applied to the surface through leafing and natural vegetable dyes are used. The painting of nine elephants is embossed and placed in Indian rosewood with bright LED borders for added illumination.
The craftsmanship of this exemplary Andhra Pradesh artefact from the rural art of India can only make it a proper home décor and a collectible for the art lovers. To draw compliments, they should ideally be displayed in the living room, study room or office.
7. Nature Handmade Poster Colour Painting
For nature lovers, this masterpiece of the handmade poster colour painting depicts the calmness of nature on the piece of paper in a blend of colours. This painting portrays trees, leaves, flowers and butterflies in multicolour.
This painting is made by a master artist of Karnataka on quality drawing paper in A3 size (11.7 x 16.5 inches) using high-quality poster colours. This handmade painting can be hung anywhere in the living room, bedrooms or working stations since it has bright and warm colours. It makes for a colourful gift for every nature admirer.
8. Yellow Flowers Acrylic Painting on Canvas
The next piece of acrylic painting portrays head-on bright yellow flowers with an impressionistic green background. The yellow-coloured flowers radiate joy and optimism. This artwork has a rectangular shape, and its dimensions are 45 x 80 cm. This handmade painting is made by talented artists of Jammu and Kashmir on canvas.
More importantly, this beautiful canvas painting is made purposefully with these elements of art with a view to having a happy, prosperous and harmonious home, especially for the newlyweds. Each part of the flower starts from the petals as sun-kissed to the good luck colours on the petals, which are said to offer wishes for marital happiness.
9. Tree of Life Madhubani Painting on Handmade Paper
Take home the ethnic decor with this Tree of Life Madhubani painting on handmade paper depicting the best of nature. The artwork depicts a large tree that represents life, knowledge and civilisation.
This artwork has been hand-painted using the Madhubani art black outline style and natural dyes on cloth by an artist from Bihar. The image portrays calmness, and the material used—earthy and handmade paper—highlights the area’s mastery and tradition in art. The size of this stunning piece is 22x30 inches, making it an attractive home wall decor item and a symbol of culture to gift to anyone.
10. Meditating Buddha Wall Painting
Last on the list, we have a simple wall painting of the Buddha in meditation that emanates a feeling of tranquillity. Posing impeccable detailing, this modern artwork has a serene statue of Buddha in the dhyana mudra position and, above him, a hooded cobra.
Buddha statues are representations of conquering the fear of material life by seeking solace in the self. As a symbol of ancient Eastern philosophies, a meditating Buddha embodies the act of going within through meditation. This hand-painted artwork can contribute to the creation of a calm atmosphere that may be beneficial when placed at the entrance or in living rooms, bedrooms and offices. It also serves as a unique Asian-themed gift for friends or relatives who are spiritual.
To Wrap It Up
Explore a vast range of Madhubani paintings, modern art paintings, abstract paintings and more in all sizes, styles and prices directly from artisans at Indiahandmade.com. All artworks reflect the spirit of heritage, passion and skills that authentic Indian artisans put into their creations. When you gift a handmade painting, you are gifting a part of a living art form of India.
