Experience a rare side of indigenous storytelling with this original 12x12 inch Warli painting by tribal artist Sanjay Parhad. Captured on a beautiful terracotta-red background, this artwork depicts an intricate, swirling aquatic scene of fishermen and marine life. Hand-painted on canvas fabric, it is a perfect statement piece for bringing organic texture and ethnic heritage to your walls. Long Description (For the Product Details Section) A Masterful Depiction of Coastal Tribal Life While most Warli paintings illustrate agricultural farming and community dances, this exquisite canvas shines a light on another vital aspect of indigenous survival: fishing and marine life. Hand-painted using crisp white linework against a traditional brick-red backdrop, this 12x12 inch canvas brings a unique dynamic energy into any room. The entire composition pulls the viewer's eye into a powerful, hypnotic central spiral, showcasing the sheer movement and abundance of the ocean. Whether displayed in a living room, a dining area, or a beach house, this piece beautifully merges primitive geometry with timeless storytelling.

The Aesthetics of Tradition This piece honors the truest roots of Warli aesthetic history by utilizing the white-on-red color palette. Traditionally, Warli women painted the interior walls of their mud huts (Karvi) using a mixture of earth, clay, and cow dung as a red-brown base (Geru), drawing over it with a paste of rice flour and water. Sanjay Parhad beautifully translates this historic texture onto a durable, modern canvas fabric using permanent white media. The Architecture of Motion What makes this specific piece a triumph of folk art is its handling of motion. Warli art typically uses rigid geometric lines, but here, the artist creates a sense of fluid, liquid energy. The tightly wound spiral of fish at the center creates an optical illusion of depth and movement, making the static canvas feel alive and flowing.

Every artwork comes with a physical, signed Certificate of Authenticity (COA) issued directly by HOZO and the master artisan. The certificate includes the artwork’s unique SKU, title, creation date, artist signature, and physical dimensions to guarantee 100% genuine handmade provenance.

This artwork is available in standard canvas sizes as listed. Custom sizing, museum-grade teak wood framing, floating frames, or acrylic glass casing can be customized upon request. Please contact our art advisory team or submit a custom request for tailored wall dimensions.

All prices listed are inclusive of GST and local taxes. We provide insured express shipping worldwide in reinforced moisture-resistant wooden crates or heavy-duty rolled tubes for unframed canvases to ensure safe delivery.

Standard domestic shipping takes 5–7 business days. Custom framed or made-to-order commissions take 10–14 business days. We offer a 7-day hassle-free return policy for any transit damage or discrepancies.

Due to variations in computer monitor displays, mobile screen calibrations, and studio lighting conditions, the exact tone of the terracotta-red background and white paint may differ slightly from the image on your screen. Because this artwork is 100% hand-painted by a traditional tribal artisan, minor variations in lines, symmetry, and paint density are a natural part of its handmade charm and authenticity.