A woman dressed in blue carries a tray of glowing diyas, turning a familiar ritual into a vivid piece of storytelling. Her striped blouse, jewellery and expressive profile are painted entirely by hand.

Cheriyal is a traditional storytelling craft from Telangana, once used by travelling storytellers to bring folklore, sacred tales and scenes of daily life to their audiences. This wall plate is made from reclaimed mango wood and painted entirely by hand by a National Award-winning Cheriyal master craftsperson.