Sanjhi

The art of stenciling never took on such an interesting form as with Sanjhi Art. Hailing from Mathura, Sanjhi art designs typically depict stories from Indian mythology, at a spiritual level, of course.

Not just aesthetically appealing, this craft is a labour of love too! Apart from common motifs such as peacocks, bullock carts, horses, cows, butterflies and trees, this craft is a reflection of the artisan’s personal spiritual devotion. Unsurprising, then, that production ranges anywhere between an hour and a month!

After all, creating craft out of devotion is a painstaking process. Coupling the correct colours coupled with perfect expressions is tricky; no wonder special scissors are required!