Jatayu Pattachitra Mask – Handmade Paper Mache Wall Hanging, 10 Inch

The mythical eagle-king who stood fearlessly against injustice, Jatayu embodies devotion, valour, and loyalty. Sculpted with a curved beak, wide vigilant eyes, and deep grey tones highlighted with crisp line work, this mask captures the majestic gravitas of Ramayana’s legendary bird. It brings an air of quiet strength and classic epic drama to a library, hallway, or study wall.

At a glance

• Hand-sculpted and hand-painted by artisan Kesab Maharana, Raghurajpur

• Traditional Mukha Chitra technique — clay mould, paper layers, natural pigments

• Approx. 10 inches, lightweight, ready to wall-mount

• Deep grey palette with intricate Pattachitra detailing

The craft Called Mukha Chitra ("face painting") in Odisha, this technique pairs clay-mould sculpting with layered paper and the same natural pigments used in Pattachitra painting. It comes from Raghurajpur and neighbouring Danda Sahi — villages just outside Puri where this craft was never revived for tourism; it simply never stopped.

The artisan Kesab Maharana works the traditional way, start to finish — modelling, layering, and painting himself. In a village where nearly every home has a craftsperson in it, his focus on getting the fine detail right is its own quiet reputation.

Specs: Papier-mâché over hand-sculpted clay mould, chalk-primed, hand-painted · Approx. 10" (H) · Origin: Raghurajpur, Odisha · Ready to wall-hang. Minor variation piece to piece is normal — it's the hand, not a flaw.

Care: Keep dry, away from humidity and direct sun for long hours. Dust with a soft, dry cloth only.

Every artisan we work with is named, not anonymous — this mask ships with that story attached.