
Rhythm of the Tarpa
Purified natural cow-dung base, rice paste & natural earth pigments on moisture-resistant MDF board
30 × 30 cm · 11.8 × 11.8 in
Handcrafted by Rachana Agarwal • Insured Global Express Shipping

By Rachana Agarwal(15+ Years Folk Practice)
Feather-light discs of hand-kneaded natural clay, hand-painted with miniature Warli flying birds using fine bamboo needles. Mounted on verified hypoallergenic surgical steel posts.
Unlike mass manufactured wall décor or modern chemical acrylics on canvas, this artwork begins with the organic alchemy of the soil. In the ancestral villages of Western India, mud and cow-dung plastering is not considered humble; it is sacred. The surface acts as a natural purifier and spiritual canvas that connects daily existence with the cosmic cycle.
Raw cow dung and clay are triple-strained and sun-cured over 7 days, eliminating all moisture and organic scent, leaving a clean, odorless earthy surface.
Using carved bamboo reeds, Rachana applies microscopic strokes of rice flour paste mixed with acacia gum, creating textured geometric rhythms.
A breathable organic beeswax and plant-gum sealant is hand-buffed to lock in the pigment without creating an artificial plastic sheen.
Each rigid MDF board is packed with corner shock-guards, moisture barrier wrap, and custom crating for safe international transit.
Your Craftchirp piece is cured for longevity. To preserve the vibrant mineral pigments and organic mud texture for generations:

Rachana Agarwal is an Indian folk artist who has spent over 15 years mastering and modernizing the ancient traditions of Warli and Madhubani painting. Working from her studio in India, she prepares her own tactile surfaces using purified cow-dung, fine earth clays, and natural mineral pigments on high-density MDF boards.
Read Artist Profile & Heritage Statement →
Purified natural cow-dung base, rice paste & natural earth pigments on moisture-resistant MDF board
30 × 30 cm · 11.8 × 11.8 in

Purified natural cow-dung base, natural soot charcoal & terracotta pigment on moisture-resistant MDF
45 × 60 cm · 17.7 × 23.6 in

Purified sun-dried cow dung base and white rice flour pigment on solid MDF board
60 × 60 cm · 23.6 × 23.6 in