Bridal Threshold

Bridal Threshold' by the late Yashodha Devi carries the warmth of a ritual space, drawn with natural colours on paper. The artwork centres on a geometric shrine-like form, its squares filled with muted ochres and rose pinks. Around it, curling vines and bold floral motifs grow like protectors, surrounding the inner courtyard. The black lines are steady yet soft, their rhythm echoing the hand-painted walls of village homes during marriage ceremonies.

Why This Artwork Stands Out:

• It preserves the traditional shaadi chowk motif, a sacred space painted to bless newlyweds.
• The balance of geometry and organic linework reveals the artist’s precise yet intuitive touch.
• Natural pigments lend an earthy tone that feels alive and rooted in ritual.
• The hand-drawn border frames the composition like a woven fabric, connecting art and home.

The painting represents the gentle memory of love and tradition, held within the quiet symmetry of the Khovar wall.