# Sacred Mithila Mandala
*Original Madhubani Folk Art by Rachana Agarwal*

## Artwork Overview
- **Title**: Sacred Mithila Mandala
- **Artist**: Rachana Agarwal (Founder of Craftchirp, 15+ years of folk art practice)
- **Folk Tradition**: Madhubani Tribal / Ritual Art
- **Classification**: 1-of-1 Unique Original Painting
- **Year of Creation**: 2024
- **Status**: AVAILABLE
- **Origin**: Maharashtra, India

## Technical Specifications
- **Medium**: Natural cow-dung washed MDF with turmeric yellow, soot black, and earth ochre
- **Surface**: Moisture-resistant High-Density MDF Board (1.5 cm depth)
- **Surface Preparation**: Triple-purified cow-dung slurry, alluvial earth clay ground, naturally sun-cured for 7 days (100% odorless).
- **Pigments**: Natural ground white rice flour paste with acacia gum binder, lampblack charcoal soot, and red mineral slip.
- **Sealant**: Organic matte beeswax and plant-gum sealant (non-toxic, breathable).
- **Dimensions (Metric)**: 40 cm wide × 40 cm high
- **Dimensions (Imperial)**: 15.7 inches wide × 15.7 inches high
- **Actual Weight**: 1100 grams
- **Packaged Weight**: 2000 grams
- **Packaged Dimensions**: 48 × 48 × 8 cm
- **Framing**: Unframed; ready to hang with pre-installed heavy-duty brass hanging hardware
- **Harmonized Tariff (HTS) Code**: 9701.21.00

## Commercial & Landed Pricing
- **United States**: $550 USD (Delivered Duty Paid / DDP)
- **European Union**: €510 EUR (EU 2026 Customs Compliant)
- **United Kingdom**: £435 GBP
- **India (Domestic)**: ₹45,000 INR (GST Included)

## Authenticity & Provenance
- **Certificate ID**: CC-2024-MAD-001
- **Signatory**: Rachana Agarwal (Founder & Principal Artist, Craftchirp)
- **Issuance Date**: 2024-11-10
- **Guarantee**: Singular original archive piece accompanied by a physical serialized Certificate of Authenticity.

## Packaging & International Freight
- **Packaging Specification**: Custom rigid plywood skeletal crating, high-density foam corner protectors, waterproof polyethylene barrier.
- **Air Carrier**: DHL Express / FedEx Priority Air Freight.
- **Estimated Transit Time**: 5–8 business days globally.
- **Return Window**: 14-day collector return policy with full transit insurance.

## Karigari Ki Kahani • The Provenance Story
Rooted in the ancient Madhubani tradition of northern Bihar, this mandala represents cosmic harmony and fertility. Using the Kachni (fine hatched line) and Bharni (solid pigment fill) techniques, concentric rings of sacred lotus blossoms, swimming fish, and solar rays radiate from a central sacred point.

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