Apsara Tribhanga – Kerala Mural Wall Plate tholu peacock multicolour tissue box Varaham's story is one of

Varaham's story is one of rescue: lifting the earth goddess Bhudevi from the ocean floor after a demon dragged her under

so the exact placement of the leaf and vine details will vary slightly from piece to piece

this piece takes a more contemporary approach to Kerala mural art — a small circular medallion holding a green-faced figure in traditional mural style

Bharatanatyam poses

Are the two heads in this set identical apart from colour

Apsara Tribhanga – Kerala Mural Wall Plate tholu peacock multicolour tissue box Varaham's story is one ofTribhanga, literally "three bends," is the name given in Indian classical dance and sculpture to a graceful counter pose of the body. This wall plate takes its name from that tradition, showing an Apsara with her torso turned and one shoulder raised as she holds a lotus bud aloft a gesture that carries the same sense of poise associated with the Tribhanga stance. Her complexion is painted in a soft olive green, set against an ornate crown and