I am Shubha. an artist, scientist and music buff! I grew up in India, a land of nature, art, and myriad colors. This and my personal experiences have greatly influenced my art. ​I remember seeing my great-grandmother and grandmother wake up early in the morning everyday to draw beautiful designs with limestone/rice powder and colors, we call Rangoli, in front of the house. These designs were drawn without any templates or guides, free hand! Another big influence was viewing the fascinating sculptures, motifs and figurines on the walls and inside temples in South India. Some of these temples are more than 1000 years old and carved out of rocks and stones. How could one not fall in love with all this and get inspired? So began my journey to explore the inner artist in me. 

 

Over the years I have tried to emulate the art I see around me. ​My style is inspired by ethnic Indian art and nature. There are various art forms in India including Kalamkari (Qalamkari), Pattachitra, Madhubani, Tanjore, Mysore Painting, Ganjifa, Chittara, Rajasthani miniature paintings and even Persian influenced Mughal art and architecture. Many of my paintings and art are also inspired by South Indian temple sculptures and ethnic Indian jewelry. ​

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What started as making earrings that would match my attire, especially for special occasions, quickly turned into a small business. Eventually I was like hey, why stop at earrings! Thus I started painting on more products like coasters, picture frames, magnets and Christmas ornaments.

 

The name 'CHITRAA', in Kannada, my native language means drawing or design. I feel this is a fitting representation of my work. Each piece is uniquely hand crafted with love and tells a story. Our logo is a unique representation of the many different art forms in India.

 

We are committed to providing high quality products and as a small business, customer satisfaction is our primary goal. Our products are not only stylish but also durable. That being said, we are constantly looking at ways to improve quality and make our products even better. Browse through our collection and discover ways to highlight your day with our one of a kind products. Gift yourself and others a touch of pizzazz! 

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