--- title: "Featured Handcrafted Art & Unique Wall Murals by whARTever" description: "Explore our featured art collection including chiselled wall murals, unique rice art, and stapler portraits. Handcrafted, textured pieces for your unique space." canonical: https://mytribe.in/whartever/custom-murals-textured-wall-art/featured last_updated: 2025-09-30 --- # Our Signature Art: Handcrafted Murals & Unique Portraits Tribe Verified · 14 years of handcrafted art excellence. By [whARTever](https://mytribe.in/whartever) · Takes projects pan-India; Studio at Malad West, Mumbai · ₹1,200 per sq. ft. (estimate) Part of [Custom Murals & Textured Wall Art](https://mytribe.in/whartever/custom-murals-textured-wall-art). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/whartever/custom-murals-textured-wall-art/gallery) From chiselled wall murals to intricate portraits made of roasted rice and metal staples, this is where we push our creative boundaries. Explore the unique textures and unconventional materials that define our signature work. ## Photos and videos - [Video: This is how we bring a wall to life. Here you can see us in the middle of creating a large-scale chiselled mural of Maa Durga. We physically carve into the wall's surface, using a hammer and chisel to create depth and shadow, turning a flat space into a powerful, sculptural artwork.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/88597571-b8df-475e-a75f-2f5b732ec1c2) - [Video: This portrait of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, one of our most challenging pieces, is made entirely from rice. We spent over 50 hours roasting thousands of grains at different temperatures to achieve these natural brown, black, and beige tones before placing each one by hand.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6012552f-8a24-4657-ad06-f773cbd86c83) - [Video: Yes, those are staples. We use a stapler gun to meticulously place thousands of individual metal staples, using their density and direction to create shading and texture. This portrait of Lord Ram showcases how this everyday object can be transformed into a unique piece of art.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1bfd319a-b4b4-4a09-9f22-e950ccb3f666) - [Video: We love turning something broken into something beautiful. For this portrait of PM Narendra Modi, we carefully shattered a sheet of glass and then arranged the pieces to create a striking image. This broken glass art technique creates a stunning, modern effect that plays with light.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ab25b7b1-78ad-46e4-a84a-88dde2223666) - [Video: This artwork of King Mahabali, created for the Onam festival, is made from carefully arranged stones. We use different colored and sized stones to form the image, resulting in a durable and highly textured piece that is perfect for both indoor and outdoor installations.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/65be7f03-8a75-49a9-9181-fb2428a920cd) - [Video: The final reveal is always the most satisfying moment. This video shows us sweeping away the excess grains to unveil a vibrant portrait of Lord Ganesha. This eco-friendly grain art is created using a mix of rice and pulses, with no food wastage.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8560d0db-63dd-46f7-ac04-0200dd9b991a) - ![We were so excited to be featured in The Aishya Magazine. It was a dream come true to share our story and our passion for creating unique, handcrafted art with a wider audience. This feature highlights our journey as artists.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d5a985d1-0a6f-4b88-9f10-ff4faaff4333) ## About Featured Every piece here starts with an unusual raw material—be it thousands of metal staples, roasted rice grains, or shattered glass. We don't just paint; we build textures that demand a second look. If you are looking for a statement feature wall or a portrait that tells a story through material, you are in the right place. ### How We Rethink Materials We believe a wall or a canvas should do more than just sit there. We want it to speak. That is why we moved beyond standard paints to experiment with mediums that add physical depth to our work. * **Chiselled Murals:** We use hammers and chisels to carve directly into the plaster. These aren't surface-level paintings; they are sculptural installations that change as the light in your room shifts throughout the day. * **Rice & Grain Art:** This is our labor of love. We roast grains for up to 50 hours to achieve precise natural shades, then hand-place them one by one. It is eco-friendly, zero-waste, and creates a warmth that paint simply cannot replicate. * **Industrial Textures:** From staple art to broken glass portraits, we love finding beauty in the unexpected. By manipulating density and light, we turn everyday objects into fine art that works perfectly as a focal point in a modern home or office. ### Why This Matters for Your Space Whether you are based in Mumbai or across India, we treat your wall like our own canvas. We understand that hiring an artist for a permanent installation or a custom portrait is a big decision. We walk you through the concept digitally first, ensuring the design fits your vision and your space perfectly before we ever pick up a tool. Our process is slow, deliberate, and entirely handcrafted. If you appreciate the art of patience and want something that cannot be found in any catalogue, let’s chat about what we can create for you. ## About whARTever We are Varsha and Vivek, two artists who have been turning crazy ideas into reality for 14 years. Whether it is carving deep textures into your living room wall or meticulously placing grains to form a portrait, we love the process as much as the result. [See all of whARTever's services](https://mytribe.in/whartever) ## More from Custom Murals & Textured Wall Art by whARTever - [Chiselled & Scraped Murals](https://mytribe.in/whartever/custom-murals-textured-wall-art/chiselled-scraped-murals) - [Handcrafted Rice & Grain Art](https://mytribe.in/whartever/custom-murals-textured-wall-art/handcrafted-rice-grain-art) - [Stapler Art](https://mytribe.in/whartever/custom-murals-textured-wall-art/stapler-art) - [3D Textured Art: Stone & Broken Glass](https://mytribe.in/whartever/custom-murals-textured-wall-art/3d-textured-art-stone-broken-glass) - [Our Journey & Features](https://mytribe.in/whartever/custom-murals-textured-wall-art/our-journey-features) ## More services by whARTever - [Paint Parties & DIY Art Kits](https://mytribe.in/whartever/paint-parties-diy-art-kits) - [Custom Portrait Painting](https://mytribe.in/whartever/custom-portrait-painting) - [Live Event Painting](https://mytribe.in/whartever/live-event-painting) ## Similar work from other experts - [Custom Hand-Painted Murals and Canvas Art](https://mytribe.in/artistic_roohja/commissioned-artwork/featured) by The Artist · Commissioned Artwork · Ships across India - [Featured Hand-Painted and Custom Artwork](https://mytribe.in/art_by_jagpreet/personalized-decor-wall-murals/featured) by Jagpreet · Personalized Decor & Wall Murals · Travels for murals in Delhi NCR; Ships artwork across India - [Hand-Painted Murals and Custom Wall Art](https://mytribe.in/the_moonwake/mural-painting/featured) by Rachita Burjupati · Mural Painting · On-site service in Bengaluru, Hyderabad & across India - [Handmade Wall Murals and Custom 3D Relief Art](https://mytribe.in/vipiniritty/custom-wall-murals-installations/featured) by Vipin Iritty · Custom Wall Murals & Installations · Based in Cheruvathur; Travels across India for projects - [Hand-Painted Art and Custom 3D Wall Installations](https://mytribe.in/mirakhi_studio/bespoke-art-pieces-decor/featured) by Mirakhi Design Studio · Bespoke Art Pieces & Decor · Ships across India - [Custom Wall Murals That Bring Your Space to Life](https://mytribe.in/theartpitcher/custom-murals-wall-art/featured) by Aanchal Gupta · Custom Murals & Wall Art · Travels across India for on-site mural projects ## Book To book whARTever, message mytribe on WhatsApp: [Chat on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/916360004054?text=Hey%20Varsha%20and%20Vivek!%20I%20loved%20the%20featured%20art%20on%20your%20profile.%20Would%20love%20to%20discuss%20a%20custom%20piece%20for%20my%20space.)