Than in Stillness – Than Jagir
Edition 1 of 1 · Lime-plaster fresco surface, texture, and material character of this particular work are unrepeatable. Future works inspired by the same subject, if any, will be created on different surfaces and will be distinct works in their own right.
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Origin
Documented during field visit by Nikhil Nagda
Artwork by Bhagyashree Nagda, House of Kutch Studio, Bhuj
₹20,000.00 Inclusive of 12% GST
1 in stock
Description
About this Work
Than Jagir is a place that most people have never heard of, and that is part of what makes it so striking when you arrive there.
A historic structure in the Than region of Kutch, its colonnade of carved stone pillars stands largely forgotten. Each column is covered in detailed ornamentation, diamond lattice patterns, floral bands, bell capitals, the kind of carving that takes years to learn and a lifetime to master. Stone steps lead up to a long plinth. A carved cornice runs overhead. And around it all, vegetation has quietly grown in, the way nature does when a place is no longer maintained.
When we visited, the stillness was the first thing you noticed. No visitors. No crowds. Just the pillars, the stone, the light coming through.
This fresco comes directly from that visit from standing in front of that colonnade and trying to understand what it took to build something like this, and what it means that it is now slowly disappearing.
The fresco captures the rhythm of the pillars as they stand today, weathered, quiet, and still carrying extraordinary craft within them.
Painted using natural mineral pigments on a handcrafted lime-plaster surface, this piece belongs to our Heritage Fresco Series, a body of work rooted in specific places documented through fieldwork across Kutch.
Material
Natural mineral pigments on handcrafted lime-plaster fresco surface · Circular teak wood frame with natural oil finish
Dimensions
Approx. 18cm diameter A focused, intimate work, suited for a single wall, a shelf, or a reading corner.
More Information
Care
Keep away from direct moisture and prolonged sunlight. Gently wipe with a soft dry cloth. Avoid water, chemicals, or abrasive cleaners.
Handmade Nature & Variations
Each work is individually hand-painted, and subtle variations in surface texture, tonal depth, brushwork, and natural material character are part of what makes this piece unique. What you receive will be close to what you see, and entirely its own.
Certificate of Authenticity
Each piece is accompanied by a hand-signed Certificate of Authenticity bearing the artwork title, edition number, medium, and year of creation, confirming its place as a one-of-one original on this surface.
Delivered as Heritage Should Be
To own this piece is to carry a fragment of Kutch that exists nowhere else.
- House of Kutch
Your artwork arrives nestled in a teak wood keepsake box alongside its signed certificate. Packed with care from our studio in Bhuj, Kutch.
If you have questions About this work before purchasing, write to us at orders@hokutch.com, we are happy to share more about the piece, the research behind it, or arrange for additional photographs.
Returns & Transit
As each piece is a unique original, we do not accept returns.
We strongly recommend recording an unboxing video when your order arrives. Should any transit damage occur, this footage is invaluable, it allows us to coordinate effectively with our delivery partners and resolve the matter on your behalf.
In the event of damage, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery at orders@hokutch.com with your unboxing video and supporting photographs. We will take it from there.
