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परंपरा से आपके घर तक — From Tradition to Your Home

Own a Piece of India's Living Heritage

Museum-worthy Pichwai paintings, centuries-old Tanjore art, hand-woven Patola textiles, and rare vintage collectibles — sourced directly from the master artisan families who have preserved these traditions for generations.

4.9/5 from 2,800+ Collectors

Every Piece Authenticated

47 Artisan Families

Direct Artisan Relationships

Direct Artisan Relationships

We know every artisan family personally — their history, their techniques, their dreams.

Rigorous Authentication

Rigorous Authentication

5-step verification process ensures every piece is genuinely handcrafted.

Global Heritage Delivery

Global Heritage Delivery

Museum-grade packing and insured shipping to 38+ countries.

Fair Trade Commitment

Fair Trade Commitment

50% of sale price goes directly to artisan families.

Our Story

We Are the Bridge Between Centuries-Old Craft and Modern Collectors

Avyaan was born from a deeply personal mission. Our founder watched master craftsmen — whose families had preserved their art for centuries — struggle to find buyers who truly valued their work. Middlemen diluted their stories. Mass production threatened their traditions. The world was losing irreplaceable cultural treasures.

We built Avyaan to change that. We travel to the remote villages of Nathdwara, Raghurajpur, Thanjavur, and Patan — sitting with artisan families, understanding their craft, and bringing their masterpieces directly to collectors worldwide. No middlemen. No mass production. Just authentic, handcrafted heritage art, delivered with the stories and provenance that make each piece a living treasure.

When you buy from Avyaan, 50% of the price goes directly to the artisan family. You're not just buying art — you're sustaining a tradition and feeding a family that has kept India's cultural heritage alive for generations.

Our Bestsellers

all time favourites
Krishna's Sacred Grove in Bloom Krishna's Sacred Grove in Bloom
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Krishna's Sacred Grove in Bloom
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Grace of Beginnings: Ganesha in Tanjore Gold Grace of Beginnings: Ganesha in Tanjore Gold
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Shepherd of Serenity Shepherd of Serenity
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Shepherd of Serenity
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Muse of Wisdom: Saraswati in Tanjore Glory Muse of Wisdom: Saraswati in Tanjore Glory
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Muse of Wisdom: Saraswati in Tanjore Glory
Regular price Rs. 12,095.00
Ganesha rejoicing Ganesha rejoicing
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Ganesha rejoicing
Regular price Rs. 2,124.00
Decorative plate with a red background and gold border featuring an artistic depiction of a figure_Murlidhar Shyaam_pichwai plate Decorative wall piece with a red face and gold accents_Murlidhar Shyaam_pichwai plate
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Murlidhar Shyaam
Regular price Rs. 2,124.00
Patola Shawl - Red 1 Patola Shawl - Red 1
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Patola Shawl - Red 1
Regular price Rs. 5,770.00
Patola Shawl - Red 2 Patola Shawl - Red 2
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Patola Shawl - Red 2
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Patola Shawl - Blue/Black Patola Shawl - Blue/Black
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Patola Shawl - Blue/Black
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Patola Green Clutch Patola Green Clutch
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Patola Green Clutch
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Meet Our Artisans

The Master Hands Behind Every Masterpiece

7th Generation

Shri Badrilal Chitrakar

Pichwai Painting • Nathdwara

Badrilal ji learned the sacred art of Pichwai painting at age seven, sitting beside his father in the shadow of the Shrinathji temple. His family has painted for the temple for over 200 years. Each piece takes 3-8 weeks of painstaking work using natural pigments ground by hand — a process unchanged since the 17th century.

200+

Years of Lineage

3,400+

Paintings Created

12

National Awards

5th Generation

Smt. Lakshmi Devi

Tanjore Painting • Thanjavur

Lakshmi Devi is one of the few women master artisans preserving the Tanjore painting tradition. Her family's technique of applying 22-karat gold foil on gesso work creates pieces of breathtaking luminosity. Each painting incorporates real semi-precious stones — rubies, emeralds, and pearls — set by hand over weeks of meticulous work.

150+

Years of Lineage

1,800+

Paintings Created

8

National Awards

9th Generation

Shri Ananta Maharana

Pattachitra • Raghurajpur

Ananta Maharana belongs to one of the oldest Pattachitra painting families in Raghurajpur — India's heritage crafts village. He prepares his own canvas from cotton cloth treated with natural gum, and grinds pigments from minerals, flowers, and conch shells. His mythological narratives have been exhibited in galleries across Europe and North America.

250+

Years of Lineage

2,200+

Paintings Created

15

National Awards

THE CHALLENGE

Why Buying Authentic Indian Heritage Art Has Been Nearly Impossible — Until Now

The traditional art market is broken. Here's what collectors face — and how Avyaan fixes every problem.
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Fake 'Handmade' Art Everywhere

Online marketplaces are flooded with machine-printed replicas sold as 'authentic handcrafted' art. Without expertise, it's nearly impossible to tell the difference. Thousands of buyers have been deceived into paying premium prices for factory-made copies.

Verified Authentic, Always

Every piece undergoes our rigorous 5-step authentication process. You receive a Certificate of Authenticity with the artisan's name, family lineage, craft technique, materials used, and creation date. Provenance you can trust.

No Provenance or Documentation

Most sellers can't tell you who made the piece, what materials were used, or where it was created. You're buying a mystery — with no way to verify its authenticity or cultural significance.

Complete Artisan Stories

Every piece comes with its full story — the artisan family's history, the specific technique used, the cultural significance of the motifs, and often a personal message from the creator. You don't just own art; you own a chapter of India's living heritage.

Artisans Exploited by Middlemen

Master artisans — families who've preserved these traditions for centuries — often receive less than 20% of the retail price. Middlemen capture the value, while the creators struggle to survive.

Fair Trade, Direct Support

No middlemen. No exploitation. When you buy from Avyaan, you're directly sustaining families who have kept these art forms alive for generations.

Poor Quality Shipping & Handling

Heritage art requires specialized packing and handling. Most online sellers use standard packaging, resulting in damaged pieces arriving at your doorstep — with little recourse for the buyer.

Museum-Grade Protection

Acid-free archival materials, custom-fitted protective layers, and reinforced corners ensure your art arrives in perfect condition. Every package is insured and tracked. If anything goes wrong, we make it right — guaranteed.

BESPOKE SERVICE

Commission Your Own Heritage Masterpiece

Our bespoke service connects you directly with master artisans who will create a one-of-a-kind piece tailored to your vision. Whether it's a custom Pichwai for your home temple, a Tanjore painting for a specific deity, or a Patola textile in your chosen colors — we make it happen.
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Personal Art Consultation

Begin with a one-on-one consultation with our art curators. Share your vision — the space, the mood, the cultural significance — and we'll match you with the perfect artisan and art form. Available via video call, WhatsApp, or email.

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Custom Design & Approval

Your assigned artisan creates preliminary sketches based on your brief. You review, refine, and approve the design before any paint touches cloth. We ensure the final piece is exactly what you envisioned — or better.

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Progress Documentation

Receive weekly photo and video updates as your masterpiece comes to life. Watch the artisan at work, see the layers of color build, and witness centuries-old techniques being applied to YOUR piece.

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Premium Delivery Experience

Your finished piece is professionally photographed, authenticated, packed in museum-grade materials, and shipped with full insurance. Includes a personal letter from the artisan and the complete creation story of your unique piece.

Your Vision, Their Mastery

Commission a piece that's uniquely yours — crafted by hands that carry centuries of tradition.

Bespoke pieces start from ₹25,000
  • Choose your art form & artisan
  • Custom size, colors & motifs
  • Weekly creation updates
  • Full authentication & documentation
  • 100% satisfaction guarantee

Not Sure What Will Suit Your Space?

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FAQs

What is Avyaan?

Avyaan is a Vadodara-born D2C brand dedicated to keeping India's living craft traditions alive. We work directly with master artisans from across the country — many carrying generational knowledge of GI-tagged crafts — and bring their work to discerning buyers who truly value authenticity.

Every piece in our collection is made to order, ensuring the artisan's time, skill, and heritage are honoured in full. Through meaningful storytelling and a curated online store, we connect India's finest craftspeople with homes across the country and beyond.

Our mission is simple: to preserve India's cultural legacy, celebrate the masters behind it, and ensure they earn a fair, dignified livelihood — one handcrafted piece at a time.

You Can Find Us Here

Bengaluru
412 Ranka Court, Near Adda 1522, Ulsoor, Bengaluru 560008

Mumbai
601, Satyam CHS, Near Apna Bazaar, Andheri West, Mumbai 400053

Vadodara
14/B Jeevan Jyot Society, Opposite Indra Complex, Lalbaug Road, Vadodara 390004

The internet is flooded with mass-produced prints passed off as original art. Most are unlicensed copies — the real artist sees nothing from the sale. Before you buy, always verify that what you're getting is legally licensed and genuinely handmade.

At Avyaan, authenticity is non-negotiable. Every piece is made to order by a master artisan — not printed, not replicated. We work only with verified craftspeople rooted in India's GI-tagged traditions, and every artwork ships with a Certificate of Authenticity. You know exactly who made it, and they are paid fairly for it.

Handcrafted pieces carry something no machine ever can — years of practice, inherited technique, and the undivided attention of a master artisan. When you buy from Avyaan, you're not paying for a product off an assembly line. You're paying for skill honed over a lifetime, materials chosen with care, and a tradition kept alive through every brushstroke, chisel, or weave.

Each piece is naturally one of a kind. Even when an artisan works within the same style or motif, no two pieces are ever identical — that's the nature of the human hand.

Depending on the size and complexity, our pieces can take anywhere from a few days to several months to complete. That time is what you hold in your hands when it arrives.

Choosing handcrafted is choosing slow, intentional making — something created with purpose, not produced for volume.

Yes — most of our pieces can be customised in colour, size, and design elements to suit your specific requirements. Since everything is made to order, personalisation is at the heart of how we work.

You can also commission a fully bespoke piece, created from scratch based on your vision. Whether it's a Pichwai for a specific space, a Tanjore portrait of a loved one, a Pattachitra panel inspired by a personal story, a Bhil art composition for your home, or a hand-painted Pichwai plate for a gifting occasion — our master artisans can bring your idea to life within their traditional craft form.

For custom or commission enquiries, reach us on WhatsApp or call us at +91 90162 33045, or email us at info.avyaan25@gmail.com — and we'll guide you through the process.

Yes. We offer bulk orders for corporate gifting as well as personal celebrations — weddings, anniversaries, housewarmings, and festive occasions.

Share your requirements and timeline with us, and we'll help curate and customise pieces that feel thoughtful, authentic, and truly one of a kind.

Reach us on WhatsApp or call +91 90162 33045, or email info.avyaan25@gmail.com to get started.

Each product page clearly mentions whether the piece is Ready to Ship or Made to Order, displayed under the product title.

Since every handcrafted piece takes time to create, we also maintain a selection of Ready-to-Ship artworks for those with a shorter timeline — these ship out within a few days of ordering.

Our artworks are sold unframed unless explicitly mentioned otherwise on the product page. Tanjore Paintings are an exception — they are shipped with a frame as standard. We do not offer framing services at this time.

Yes, every piece comes with a digital certificate of authenticity. It verifies the artwork, the master artisan behind it, and the craft tradition it belongs to — so you always know the full story of what you own.

We photograph and present every piece as accurately as possible, ensuring colours and details are true to life. Since each artwork is entirely handcrafted, slight natural variations may occur — and we believe that's part of what makes every piece genuinely one of a kind.

We have a dedicated team ready to help you find exactly what you're looking for. Simply click 'Ask Us' in the navigation and share your budget, style preferences, and requirements. We'll guide you through our collection and help you find a piece that truly resonates — all without leaving the website.

You can also reach us directly:
📞 +91 90162 33045
📩 info.avyaan25@gmail.com
🕐 Monday – Saturday, 10am to 6pm

A handcrafted artwork is never priced by the inch. What you're paying for is the artisan's mastery, the hours of focused work, and the skill that no formula can measure.

When a piece is ordered in a size the artisan is familiar with, they work from a well-practised sense of composition — the layout, the balance, the placement of each motif is already intuitive to them. A custom size changes all of that. The artisan must start fresh — reimagining the entire composition to suit the new dimensions, ensuring every element sits with purpose and the artwork feels whole, not merely scaled.

That process of rethinking, planning, and refining takes considerably more time and creative effort. Which is why bespoke commissions carry a higher price — not as a premium, but as a true reflection of the work involved.

Once you've shared what you have in mind, we'll come back to you with pricing within 24–48 hours.

Since every commissioned piece is made solely for you, we ask for a non-refundable advance before the artisan begins work. From there, we stay in touch — sharing 2–3 progress updates along the way so you can see your piece taking shape.

Most commissions are ready within 3–4 weeks. If you're requesting something built entirely from the ground up, set aside at least 5–6 weeks for the artisan to do it justice. We'll always be upfront about timelines before work begins.

Prefer a different colour palette on an existing design? Share your preference and we'll present 4–5 colour swatches after the first sketch — you choose, and we take it forward from there.

Absolutely. A handcrafted artwork makes one of the most meaningful gifts you can give — something made with skill, steeped in tradition, and built to last a lifetime.

You can request gift packaging at checkout, and we'll include a personalised message of your choice. Your gift will arrive beautifully wrapped and ready to leave an impression.

More than you might expect. Size, colour palette, subject matter, format — most elements can be tailored to suit your vision, with the artisan guiding what's possible within their craft tradition so nothing is lost in translation.

And if you're looking for something that doesn't exist yet, we can build it from the ground up — original compositions and installations conceived entirely around your space and its story.

All orders above ₹2,000 qualify for free delivery across India.

Delivery timelines vary by product and location. Ready-to-Ship pieces typically dispatch within a few days, while Made-to-Order handcrafted pieces require additional time depending on the complexity of the work. Exact timelines are mentioned on each product page.

For any delivery-related queries, feel free to reach us on WhatsApp or call +91 90162 33045.

Yes. Every piece at Avyaan is handcrafted by skilled artisans whose families have been preserving these traditions for generations. Slight variations in texture, color, or finish are natural, making each creation truly one of a kind.

Since every piece in our collection is handcrafted to order by master artisans, we do not accept returns or exchanges for items received in good condition.

In the rare event of damage or a defect upon delivery, please reach out to us within 48 hours with clear photographs at info.avyaan25@gmail.com or via WhatsApp. We will work with you on a repair, replacement, or store credit — whichever resolves it best for you.

Approved refunds are processed immediately on our end; your bank may take 5–7 business days to reflect the amount.

For complete details, please read our Exchange & Return Policy.

Yes. Once your order is dispatched, you'll receive a tracking link via both email and WhatsApp so you can follow its journey right to your door.

If you're designing a space that deserves more than the ordinary, we're the right partner. We collaborate with interior designers and architects to source and curate handcrafted artworks that speak to the character of each project — matching themes, colour palettes, and the story a space is meant to tell.

Through Avyaan, you get access to exclusive unlisted pieces, fully bespoke commissions spanning multiple craft traditions, and preferential pricing — backed by a dedicated curation team who understands both art and design.

Write to us at info.avyaan25@gmail.com or call +91 90162 33045 to start the conversation.

We accept all major debit and credit cards, UPI, and net banking. All prices listed on the website are inclusive of GST.

COLLECTOR STORIES

What Our Collectors Say About Their Avyaan Experience

Over 2,800 collectors across 38 countries trust us for authentic Indian heritage art. Here are some of their stories.

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"The Pichwai painting I received is nothing short of extraordinary. I've collected art for 30 years, and the level of detail, the vibrancy of the natural pigments, and the energy of the piece left me speechless. The Certificate of Authenticity with Badrilal ji's personal signature made it even more special. This is not a purchase — it's an inheritance for my children."
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Dr. Rajesh Mehta Art Collector · New York, USA
Verified Purchase — Pichwai Painting
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"I commissioned a custom Tanjore painting for our new home temple, and the team at Avyaan guided us through every step — from choosing the deity to selecting the gold foil grade. The result is beyond what we imagined. Our family treasures it. The care in packaging was incredible too — it arrived in pristine condition to London."
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Priya & Vikram Sharma Bespoke Commission · London, UK
Verified Purchase —  Tanjore Painting
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"As an interior designer, I've searched everywhere for authentic Indian art pieces for my high-end projects. Avyaan is the only source I trust completely. The Pichwai I framed as wall art for a client's penthouse became the centerpiece of the entire home. The provenance documentation adds immense value for my clients."
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Ananya Desai Interior Designer · Mumbai, India
Verified Purchase — Pichwai Painting
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"I bought a set of Pichwai plates as a wedding gift. The presentation was exquisite — heritage box, silk wrapping, personal note from the artisan. The couple was overwhelmed. It was the most meaningful gift I've ever given. I've now ordered three more sets for other occasions."
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Sunita Patel Repeat Collector • Dubai, UAE
Verified Purchase — Pichwai Plate
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"The Ravi Varma oleograph I purchased has been authenticated by two independent art appraisers who confirmed it's a genuine original print from the early 1900s. Avyaan's provenance documentation was thorough enough to satisfy both appraisers. This piece has already appreciated in value since I bought it two years ago."
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Michael Thompson Art Investor · Sydney, Australia
Verified Purchase — Ravi Varma Oleograph
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"Living abroad, I always missed the warmth and beauty of Indian art in my home. Avyaan bridged that gap beautifully. The Pattachitra painting from Odisha brings me so much joy every morning. Knowing the artisan's name, seeing his family photo, reading about his tradition — it makes me feel connected to India in a way nothing else can."
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Kavita Reddy NRI Collector · Toronto, Canada
Verified Purchase — Pattachitra Painting

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You can find us here

Bengaluru

412 Ranka Court, Near Adda 1522, Ulsoor, Bengaluru 560008

Mumbai

601, Satyam CHS, Near Apna Bazaar, Andheri West, Mumbai 400053

Vadodara

14/B Jeevan Jyot Society, Opposite Indra Complex, Lalbaug Road, Vadodara 390004