Tanjore Collective

About

Tanjore painting isn’t just art for me - it’s family, memory, and something spiritual. Amma started this in our home 40 years ago and taught me everything. Every painting is personal, meant to be part of your home for years, like it’s always been there.

What You’ll Find

• I keep a mix of ready pieces at our Basavanagudi studio - Ganesha, Lakshmi, Saraswati, and others. These are all original, made using the same old-school methods.
• Want something specific? I’ll work with you to create custom deity Tanjore paintings for your pooja room or a special wall. Some people come with a clear idea, others just a feeling - both are welcome.

How Each Painting Happens

• Slow, detailed work is what matters. We use real 24K gold foil (no shortcuts), Kundan and Swarovski stones, and our own handmade embossing paste for the raised details.
• The process goes step by step: sketching, setting stones, gold, painting. Finishing the eyes of the deity is the best part - that’s when the piece feels alive.

Something for Everyone

• I love working on big mythological themes (like Srinivasa Kalyanam), matching sets for pooja rooms, and even mixing styles - think Tanjore with a bit of Pichwai for a unique Shrinathji.
• Pretty much any deity you have in mind, I can paint.

Trust & Tradition

Everything I make carries our family’s 40-year promise of authenticity. Every piece comes with a certificate, so you know it’s the real thing.