This painting captures the site of making traditional paper umbrellas. This is a form of tradition which started during the king era. The umbrellas are made of bamboo and hand made paper which is glued as leaf of the umbrella. The leaf is then colored and designs are drawn by hand using natural coloring agents from trees. Sometimes the umbrellas leaf is made from a hand made cotton.
In the ancient times, the king would be protected from sun, by two gold leafs umbrellas with long stem which is hold by his servants whenever he make a round in the country.
The colorful decorated umbrella presents a kind of fashion for local women who proudly wear at special occasions and festivals.
For buddhist monks, the brownish color is used. The monks always carry that umbrella even nowadays whenever he travels.
It is a tradition that has been passed on for many many generations.
This painting uniquely capture such a traditional form of workmanship in very artistic way. The coloring of the painting brings out a sense of contentment of the lady who is working on the umbrellas. Also realistically capturing her work place in very detailed down to the tools that she use to make these umbrellas.
Perfect for living room, bedrooms, hallways, hotels and offices. This painting would surely gives a sene of contentment to the place where it belongs.