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    The Gond tale of Mahua - Productivity Planner in Gond Art

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    Mahua, Mahwa, Mohwa, Illupai, Ippe, Veppe Chettu - The Mahua tree (Madhuca longifolia) is an important keystone species that is known by different ...

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    Hand-painted Green Cover Notebook with Gond Artwork of Birds

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    One that will delight art lovers, children, creative writers and papyrophiliacs - this notebook with a hand painted Gond artwork on its cover is si...

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    Hand-painted Purple Cover Notebook with Gond Artwork of Owl

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    One that will delight art lovers, children, creative writers and papyrophiliacs - this notebook with a hand painted Gond artwork on its cover is si...

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  • Gond Painting on Handmade Paper of Gughwa, Gond painting of Gughwa, Gond painting of owl, owl painting, folk art, tribal art, Handmade paper painting, d Indian Craft, handicraft, handmade, home decor, Madhya Pradesh art, ullu painting,
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    Vigilant Owl Gond Painting on Handmade Paper

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    Made to order. Making time: 13 days

    If you are looking for a statement art piece for your home, look no further than this Gond painting of a vigilant owl. The art form nurtured by one...

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  • Orange Gond Painting of Hiran on Canvas Bag, Gond Painting on Canvas bag, Hiran painting, folk art, tribal art, Canvas bag painting, Deer painting, handicraft, handmade, home decor, Madhya Pradesh art,
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    Orange Gond Painting of Deer on Canvas Bag

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    Made to order. Making time: 20 days

    Not your regular eco-friendly canvas tote bag, this vibrant, hand painted one is infused with the splendour of a Gond painting. The art form nurtur...

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  • Orange Gond Painting on Canvas Bag of Majoor, Gond Painting on Canvas Bad of Majoor, Gond painting of Majoor, Majoor painting, folk art, tribal art, Canvas Bag painting, peacock painting, handicraft, handmade, home decor, Madhya Pradesh art,
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    Orange Gond Painting of Owl on Canvas Bag

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    Made to order. Making time: 20 days

    Not your regular eco-friendly canvas tote bag, this vibrant, hand painted one is infused with the splendour of a Gond painting. The art form nurtur...

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  • Green Gond Painting on Notebook Cover of Bansa aur Chirai, Gond painting of Bansa, Gond painting of Chirai, Bansa painting, Chirai painting, folk art, tribal art, Handmade paper painting, Deer painting, Sparrow painting, handicraft, handmade, home decor, Madhya Pradesh art,
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    Hand-painted Green Cover Notebook with Gond Artwork of Bamboo and Bird

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    One that will delight art lovers, children, creative writers and papyrophiliacs - this 80 page notebook with a hand painted Gond artwork on its cov...

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    Lord Hanuman Gond Painting on Handmade paper

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    Made to order. Making time: 13 days

    Make your home decor stand out with this beautiful Gond painting of Hanuman. The art form nurtured by one of India's largest tribes, the Gonds, is ...

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  • Turquoise Gond Painting of Vrksha on Canvas Bag, Gond Painting on Canvas Bag of Vrksha, Gond painting of Vrksha, Vrksha painting, folk art, tribal art, Canvas Bag painting, Tree painting, Forest painting, handicraft, handmade, home decor, Madhya Pradesh art,
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    Turquoise Gond Painting of Tree on Canvas Bag

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    Not your regular eco-friendly canvas tote bag, this vibrant, hand painted one is infused with the splendour of a Gond painting. The art form nurtur...

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  • Dark Blue Gond Painting of Chirai and Baghwa on Canvas Bag, Gond Painting on Canvas Bag of Chirai and Baghwa, Gond painting of Chirai and Baghwa, Chirai painting, Baghwa painting, folk art, tribal art, Canvas Bag painting, Sparrow painting, handicraft, handmade, home decor, Madhya Pradesh art,
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    Navy and Yellow Gond Painting of Tiger and Bird on Canvas Bag

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    Not your regular eco-friendly canvas tote bag, this vibrant, hand painted one is infused with the splendour of a Gond painting. The art form nurtur...

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  • Yellow and Orange Gond Painting of Chiraiya on Canvas Bag, Gond Painting on Canvas bag of Chiraiya, Gond painting of Chiraiya, Chiraiya painting, folk art, tribal art, Canvas Bag painting, Sparrow painting, handicraft, handmade, home decor, Madhya Pradesh art,
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    Yellow and Orange Gond Painting of Bird on Canvas Bag

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    Made to order. Making time: 20 days

    Not your regular eco-friendly canvas tote bag, this vibrant, hand painted one is infused with the splendour of a Gond painting. The art form nurtur...

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  • Green Gond Painting on Stationery Holder of Bansa, Gond Painting on Stationery holder, Gond painting of Bansa, Bansa painting, folk art, tribal art, Stationary holder painting, handicraft, handmade, home decor, Madhya Pradesh art,
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    Green Gond Painting on Stationery Holder of Bansa

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    Creative, artful and sturdy - this wooden stationery stand with a quintessential Gond painting will surely excite young children, stationery enthus...

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  • Sky Blue Gond Painting on Notebook Cover of Baghwa, Chirai aur Badal, Gond Painting on Notebook Cover of Baghwa, Chirai and Badal, Gond painting of Baghwa, Gond painting of Chirai, Gond painting of Badal, Baghwa painting, Chirai painting, folk art, tribal art, Handmade paper painting, Sparrow painting, cloud painting, handicraft, handmade, home decor, Madhya Pradesh art,
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    Sky Blue Gond Painting on Notebook Cover of Baghwa, Chirai aur Badal

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    An ideal accessory for personal and work purposes, this beautifully designed and vibrant notebook is perfect for those looking to add a little bit...

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  • Dark Blue Gond Painting on Notebook Cover of Chirai, Gond painting of Chirai, Chirai painting, folk art, tribal art, Handmade paper painting, Sparrow painting, Gond painting on notebook, handicraft, handmade, home decor, Madhya Pradesh art,
    Dark Blue Gond Painting on Notebook Cover of Chirai, Gond painting of Chirai, Chirai painting, folk art, tribal art, Handmade paper painting, Sparrow painting, Gond painting on notebook, handicraft, handmade, home decor, Madhya Pradesh art,
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    Hand-painted Navy Blue Cover Notebook with Gond Artwork of Bird

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    One that will delight art lovers, children, creative writers and papyrophiliacs - this 80 page notebook with a hand painted Gond artwork on its cov...

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  • Grey Gond Painting on Notebook Cover of Phool Patti aur Chirai, Gond painting of Phool Patti, Gond painting of Chirai, Phool patti painting, Chirai painting, folk art, tribal art, Handmade paper painting, Flower and leaves painting, Sparrow painting, handicraft, handmade, home decor, Madhya Pradesh art,
    Grey Gond Painting on Notebook Cover of Phool Patti aur Chirai, Gond painting of Phool Patti, Gond painting of Chirai, Phool patti painting, Chirai painting, folk art, tribal art, Handmade paper painting, Flower and leaves painting, Sparrow painting, handicraft, handmade, home decor, Madhya Pradesh art,
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    Hand-painted Grey Cover Notebook with Gond Artwork of Birds and Leaves

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    One that will delight art lovers, children, creative writers and papyrophiliacs - this 80 page notebook with a hand painted Gond artwork on its cov...

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  • Gond Painting on Handmade Paper of Majoor, Gond painting of majoor, majoor painting, folk art, tribal art, Handmade paper painting, Peacock painting, handicraft, handmade, home decor, Madhya Pradesh art,
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    Peacock Gond Painting on Handmade Paper

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    Made to order. Making time: 13 days

    If you are looking for a statement art piece for your home, look no further than this Gond painting of a peacock. The art form nurtured by one of I...

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    Artistic Delight - Set of 2 Notebooks with Gond Artwork on Cover

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    A unique gift that untethers creativity. This colourful set of 2 notebooks with hand-painted Gond artwork on their covers is certain to delight art...

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    Hand-painted Red Cover Notebook with Gond Artwork of Bird

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    One that will delight art lovers, children, creative writers and papyrophiliacs - this notebook with a hand painted Gond artwork on its cover is si...

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  • Green Gond Painting of Ullu on Canvas Bag, Gond Painting on Canvas Bag of Ullu, Gond painting of Ullu, Ullu painting, folk art, tribal art, Canvas Bag painting, Owl painting, handicraft, handmade, home decor, Madhya Pradesh art,
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    Green Gond Painting of Owl on Canvas Bag

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    Made to order. Making time: 20 days

    Not your regular eco-friendly canvas tote bag, this vibrant, hand painted one is infused with the splendour of a Gond painting. The art form nurtur...

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  • Grey Gond Painting on Wooden box of Phool aur Patti, Gond Painting on wooden box of Phool aur patti, painting of Phool aur Patti, Chirai painting, folk art, tribal art, Wooden Box painting, Flowers and leaves painting, Forest painting, handicraft, handmade, home decor, Madhya Pradesh art,
    Grey Gond Painting on Wooden box of Phool aur Patti, Gond Painting on wooden box of Phool aur patti, painting of Phool aur Patti, Chirai painting, folk art, tribal art, Wooden Box painting, Flowers and leaves painting, Forest painting, handicraft, handmade, home decor, Madhya Pradesh art,
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    Grey and White Floral Gond Painting Wooden Pencil Box

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    Creative, artful and sturdy - this wooden pencil box with a quintessential Gond painting will surely excite young children, stationery enthusiasts ...

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  • Sky Blue Gond Painting on Notebook Cover of Baghwa, Chirai aur Vrksh, Gond Painting of Baghwa, Chirai and Vrksh, Gond painting of Bhagwa, Gond painting of Chirai, Gond painting of Vrksh, Bhagwa painting, Chirai painting, Vrksh painting. folk art, tribal art, Handmade paper painting, Sparrow painting, Tree painting, forest life painting, handicraft, handmade, home decor, Madhya Pradesh art,
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    Notebook with Hand-painted Gond Artwork of Tiger and Bird on Cover

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    One that will delight art lovers, children, creative writers and papyrophiliacs - this 78 page notebook with a hand painted Gond artwork on its cov...

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    Deer and Birds Gond Painting on Handmade Paper

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    Made to order. Making time: 13 days

    Make your home decor stand out with this unique Gond painting of a deer and birds. The art form nurtured by one of India's largest tribes, the Gond...

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  • Gond Painting on Handmade Paper of Baghwa aur Saap, Gond painting of Bhagwa, Gond painting of Saap, Bhagwa painting, Saap painting, folk art, tribal art, Handmade paper painting, Squirrel painting, Snake painting, handicraft, handmade, home decor, Madhya Pradesh art,
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    Tiger and Snake Gond Painting on Handmade Paper

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    Made to order. Making time: 13 days

    If you are looking for a statement art piece for your home, look no further than this Gond painting of a tiger and a snake. The art form nurtured b...

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  • Gond Painting on Handmade Paper of Sher, Gond painting of Sher, Gond painting of lion, sher painting, folk art, tribal art, Handmade paper painting, lion painting, handicraft, handmade, home decor, Madhya Pradesh art,
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    Floating Tiger Gond Painting on Handmade Paper

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    Make your home decor stand out with this beautiful Gond painting of a bloated, floating tiger. The art form nurtured by one of India's largest trib...

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The first thing that stands out about Durgesh Maravi is his positivity. Despite the woes faced by his craft and the overall industry, he remains an artist ever ready to uplift others by sharing his skills through teaching.

Gond is a craft inspired by nature and fused with an individual artist’s imagination. Durgesh began practicing Gond at a young age when his mama and mami took him to Bhopal to learn the craft. “Initially, it was doing art. Then as I drew and painted everyday, it became a part of my mind. “, Durgesh explains. It’s been twenty years since he began.

‘Labhed’ is based on true stories which were recited to them by their ancestors which are unwritten in the scriptures. Stories from the Vedas are depicted as well. But ultimately, it is the elements of nature that form the core of his Gond work.

For ideas, Durgesh looks around and visualizes an alternate world or way of being. He thinks about an animal and wonders what else they could be. For example, if he sees a fish, he gives them wings.

His best work is about human life when he depicts humans being re-incarnated into this form after taking 42,00,000 births as other beings.

Duresh works alone in Dindory village in Madhya Pradesh. He has studied till the 12th grade. During the monsoons, his family struggles as they live in an old kaccha house and water seeps through the roof.Even traveling for raw materials like pens and sheets needed for Gond becomes a challenge.He has to travel to bigger cities like Bhopal to get them and it ends up taking nearly four days.

Although the craft has just been in his family for about forty years, it is now being practiced by him and his two brothers.

He loves being an artist but due to the struggle to make ends meet, must work as a farmer as well. Durgesh switches between both. “It’s hard because this constant switching takes a toll on me – physically and emotionally. I must work harder to make sure the quality of my art isn’t affected. I am even ready to work for twelve hours straight to meet orders.

Although the craft has just been in his family for about forty years, it is now being practiced by him and his two brothers.

But Durgesh remains upbeat and is happy to teach the craft. “If more people do – why not? I am proud of it. I want competition so it will grow visibility.”

Durgesh does not believe in feeling sorry for himself and. “Positive attitude towards things and people makes a lot of difference.”, he concludes.