NOVICA - Wall Hangings & Tapestries - Palm Leaf Wall Hangings

Product ID: 35239

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10.4" W x 15.2" H

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Weight: 0.7 lbs

Palm leaf and bamboo

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'Kumbakarna,' wall hanging

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'Kumbakarna,' wall hanging

Kumbakarna, the brother of Rahwana, fights against the powerful simian army in this paneled wall hanging by Nengah Dika. Eventually, the divine arrows of Rama, the hero, and his brother Laksmana defeat Kumbakarna, cutting him down mercifully one body part at a time. Etching beautiful designs on palm leaf (a style known as "lontar"), the artisan captures the spirit of the famed Hindu Ramayana epic. Framed by a pair of bamboo rods and strung together by sturdy filaments, the work captivates any audience with its dignity and cultural meaning.

In the Ramayana epic, Rama is the heir to the kingdom of Ayodya, but through treachery Rama's stepmother forces her husband to proclaim her own son as the new heir to the throne. Rama and Sita are sent into exile in the forest of Dandaka. There, Sita is kidnapped by Rahwana, the gigantic ogre king of Langka. Hanoman, the white monkey general, and Laksmana, Rama's brother, help Rama to free his sequestered wife. Unsure of Sita's faithfulness during their time apart, Rama subjects her to fire, proving her honor when she emerges unscathed.

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Nengah Dika

"The lontar tradition has been passed down from generation to generation since the times before paper existed."

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Nengah Dika

"My name is Nengah Dika, a lontar (palm leaf) craftsman from a village in eastern Bali. I was born on May 15, 1975. I have studied lontar art since I was twelve years of age.

"My father is member of a famous group of lontar craftsmen in our village. When I was little he often took me to the group where I'd watch the process of making lontar pieces step by step. The lontar tradition has been passed down from generation to generation since the times before paper existed. The pictures come from stories such as the Mahabharata and Ramayana and the Balinese calendar.

"My wife, Ni Luh Suryati, is a weaver: she discovered Novica before I did. They helped her promote her products and she found success on the website. One time, a tourist came to our art shop and said to my wife, 'I know you from the Novica website.' We were so proud and happy that art lovers around the world are recognizing our name and products. Thanks to Novica for this entire miracle for us!"

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I just received ‘Great Epic of the Ramayana II,’ wall hanging. I also have ‘The Gods,’ Balinese calendar. They are both amazing pieces. The detail is breathtaking....