A woman dressed in green carries a tray of glowing diyas, capturing a familiar gesture of welcome and celebration through Cheriyal’s vivid colours, bold outlines and expressive detail.

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.