Matsya Vritta

✨ A Story Woven in Tradition

A symbol of prosperity, harmony and abundance.

This saree celebrates one of the most cherished motifs of Mithila art — the sacred fish, painted in rhythmic symmetry around a striking mandala on the pallu.

Set on an elegant off-white Kerala cotton base, the artwork unfolds like a quiet story of balance between nature, symbolism and tradition.

🌸 Product Description

This graceful Kerala cotton saree features hand painted Madhubani fish mandala artwork, created by artisans from the Mithila region of Bihar.

The saree is set on a soft off-white base, framed by elegant green and yellow borders that give the drape a fresh and refined character.

The highlight of the saree is the Fish Mandala on the pallu, where multiple fish forms radiate around a central paan leaf motif — a powerful symbol in Mithila culture representing fertility, prosperity and auspicious beginnings.

Across the borders, repeating pairs of fish encircling paan leaves create a rhythmic pattern that flows along the saree’s length, giving it both visual balance and cultural symbolism.

Painted in green, red and black, the motifs stand out beautifully against the serene Kerala cotton base.

Lightweight, breathable and artistically expressive, this saree is perfect for cultural gatherings, festive occasions, art lovers and collectors of handcrafted textile traditions.

🎨 The Art & The Craft

Every Rangika Studio saree is painted slowly by skilled Mithila artisans, whose artistic traditions have been passed through generations.

Using fine brushes, artisans create each motif completely freehand, without stencils or printing.

The symmetrical fish borders and central mandala require careful precision and patience, where every line, dot and colour fill is painted by hand.

In Madhubani art, fish represent fertility, prosperity and positive energy, while the paan leaf symbolises auspiciousness and sacred beginnings.

Together, they form a powerful visual language deeply rooted in Mithila’s cultural heritage.

✨ Exclusive Design – Available Only at Rangika Studio

This design has been curated exclusively for Rangika Studio, blending the elegance of Kerala cotton with the symbolic storytelling of Madhubani art.

🌿 Design Highlights

• Hand painted Fish Mandala artwork on the pallu
• Central paan leaf motif within the mandala
• Repeating paired fish motifs across borders
• Elegant green and yellow border accents
• Traditional Madhubani painting in green, red and black
• Lightweight Kerala cotton with graceful drape

📜 Product Specifications

Fabric: Kerala Cotton
Art Form: Hand Painted Madhubani (Mithila Art)
Colour: Off-white base with multicolour artwork
Theme / Motif: Fish Mandala with Paan Leaf Symbolism
Technique: Hand Painted by Mithila Artisans
Saree Length: 6.3 metres
Blouse Piece: Not included separately
Origin of Art: Mithila Region, Bihar, India

🌼 A Note on Uniqueness

Every Rangika Studio saree is painted completely by hand.

Subtle variations in colour tones, brush strokes or motif placement are not imperfections but the natural signatures of handmade art — ensuring that each saree remains a unique piece of wearable art.

🧺 Care Instructions

Dry clean recommended.

Store wrapped in muslin cloth and avoid prolonged folding over painted areas to preserve the artwork for years to come.