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byVritti KotianTravels across India for custom murals & wall artStarts from₹350 per sq ftView full gallery

I bring ancient storytelling traditions like Kalamkari and Mughal art out of museums and onto your walls. Let’s add some cultural soul to your space.

This was my longest mural yet, a Kalamkari masterpiece painted across the walls of a beautiful residential bungalow in Vashi. Every stroke carried the weight of history, retold in a new space.

A view from the top of the scaffolding, looking down at the intricate branches of the Kalamkari Tree of Life. The scale of this residential mural was immense, and so was the joy in creating it.

The base of the Kalamkari mural, where peacocks stand guard. This traditional Indian folk art style, usually seen on fabric, finds a new, permanent home on this wall.

A close-up of the Mughal-style mural for a fine-dining restaurant, featuring a majestic peacock by a fountain. I love bringing such regal and vintage elegance to commercial spaces.

The work-in-progress of the Mughal garden scene, complete with a fountain and lush greenery. This custom wall art was designed to create a unique, fine-dining experience.

A moment of focus amidst the scaffolding. My paint-splattered shirt is a testament to the passion poured into every detail of this large-scale Kalamkari mural.

The sheer height of this residential Kalamkari mural required extensive scaffolding. It's a challenge I absolutely live for, climbing high to bring heritage art to life.

Another perspective of the massive Kalamkari mural, showing the vibrant colors and detailed patterns of the Tree of Life taking shape.

From a distance, you can see the full scale of this ambitious Kalamkari project. It was a magical experience transforming this residential space.

A close-up of the hand-painted Kalamkari flowers and branches. Each element is carefully crafted to honor the traditional art form while fitting a modern home.

About Indian Folk & Heritage Murals

These large-scale murals are a heavy-duty production, not a quick sticker job. Whether it is a multi-story bungalow or a restaurant feature wall, I work with scaffolding and a dedicated team to map out every intricate Kalamkari or Mughal motif correctly. Because this art is hand-painted and requires specific material layering, we plan the timeline around your space's availability—it is a true transformation phase.

Hand-painted heritage murals across India — Approved by the tribe
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Vritti Kotian

Travels across India for custom murals & wall artStarts from ₹350 per sq ft

I’m Vritti, but my friends call me Sunflower. I am an artist who believes Indian folk art deserves to live on our walls, not just in history books. I travel across the country with my brushes to turn empty spaces into vibrant, cultural stories.

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