Sensuousness is an integral part of Indians and India is the land where the infamous Kamasutra, the ancient Hindu text describing human sexual behaviour. Mughal Art is incomplete without depicting sensuousness. This picture portrays a couple in a passionate position. Food and drinks have been laid out for the couple to savour. Fragrances or Ithar as known as in India are also placed near the couple to soak in the aroma in erotic pleasure. The ladyÔÇÖs hands are beautifully decorated with mehendi, made from dry leaves of the henna plant,a traditional herb used to decorate a personÔÇÖs hands, legs or body.  The jewellery, waist bands, borders etc are also in gold. When the painting is placed against the light, the yellow / gold lines reflect. Originally, they were made using gold. This piece of art is designed on old documents which are available for sale in the markets. These papers are either old Government papers or leaves from old scriptures. The inscription at the back of the picture is Indo Islamic.

Art Form ÔÇô Mughal Art

Material: Paper and natural and acrylic dyes/ colours

Maintenance and cleaning: Take a dry cloth and wipe the surface. The colours donÔÇÖt fade since it is based out of natural dyes

Note: - This is an unframed piece