Authentic handcrafted Thanjavur paintings — bringing the timeless art of South India to the United Kingdom. Rich colours, real gold leaf, and divine craftsmanship.
View CollectionEach piece is hand-painted using traditional techniques and genuine gold leaf
24K gold leaf, rich gemstone colours, ornate framing.
£450Classic Tanjore style with embossed relief work.
£520Intricate gold detailing, vibrant traditional palette.
£600Elegant composition with veena, gold-leaf halo.
£480Grand temple-style painting, large format.
£750Fierce and graceful, multi-armed depiction in gold.
£580A 400-year-old art form from Tamil Nadu
Tanjore painting (also known as Thanjavur painting) is a classical South Indian art form that originated in the town of Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, around the 16th century. Known for its rich colours, surface embellishment, and use of gold leaf, each painting is a devotional masterpiece.
At Tanjore Painting UK, we bring this heritage craft directly to art lovers across the United Kingdom. Every piece is hand-painted by skilled artisans using traditional methods — from the preparation of the wooden board to the final application of 24-karat gold leaf.
24K gold leaf applied by hand
Each piece is a unique original
Carefully packaged & delivered
Bespoke paintings on request
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