About Tanjore Creation | 40+ Years of Authentic 24K Gold Thanjavur Art
Founded in Kolkata in 1985, Tanjore Creation preserves the 500-year-old classical South Indian tradition of Thanjavur art. What began as a dedicated family atelier has blossomed into India's leading registry of certified 24K gold foil deity masterpieces.
Our master artisans strictly adhere to 16th-century Nayaka and Maratha royal techniques—utilizing purified Acacia Arabic gum with French chalk (3D Mukk gesso relief), 24-carat pure gold leaves (99.9% purity), vibrant natural pigments, and seasoned Burmese teakwood framing. Every creation is an auspicious spiritual heirloom that radiates positive Vastu energy for pooja rooms and luxury residences across Bangalore, Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, and worldwide.
Sweety Harlalka
Tanjore Creation Atelier
“A Sacred Mission to Keep 500 Years of Thanjavur Divinity Alive”
Sweety Harlalka — Founder & Principal Curator
Driven by a deep spiritual reverence for classical South Indian temple iconography, Sweety Harlalka established Tanjore Creation with a clear, unwavering purpose: to preserve the pristine 500-year-old art of authentic 24-carat gold Thanjavur paintings and bring their divine sanctity into contemporary Indian and international homes.
Working directly in partnership with generational artisan families, Sweety personally oversees the entire creative lineage—from selecting seasoned Burmese teakwood substrates and formulating authentic 3D French chalk Mukk relief, to hand-inspecting the certified 24K pure gold leaf foiling and Jaipur gemstone inlay.
“Every Tanjore painting that leaves our atelier carries not only 24K pure gold and seasoned teak, but the sacred devotion of our artisans. When placed in a pooja room, it transforms the entire spiritual aura and brings boundless positive energy into the home.”
Authentic Materials
We use only pure 24-carat gold leaves, semi-precious stones, and traditionally treated jackfruit or teak wood boards.
Generational Mastery
Our artisans carry forward the techniques taught by their ancestors, maintaining the signature 'Mukk' relief work.
Vastu Compliance
Every religious piece is crafted following divine proportions and iconography as per the sacred Agamas.
The Sacred Alchemy of 24K Gold Thanjavur Craftsmanship
A single authentic Tanjore masterpiece takes 6 to 10 weeks of concentrated devotion. It is a sacred journey of patience, precision, and Agamic adherence.
Teakwood Board Synthesis
Using seasoned Burmese Teak or Jackfruit wood, we apply layers of French Chalk and natural Acacia Arabic gum to create a limestone-smooth foundation that resists warping for centuries.
Sacred Iconographic Sketching
Our master artisans hand-sketch the deity based on ancient Dhyana Shlokas and Shilpa Shastras, ensuring divine proportions and traditional mudras.
24K Gold Gilding & Jaipur Gems
Certified 24K pure gold leaves are burnished over the 3D 'Mukk' gesso relief, followed by bezel-setting sparkling Jaipur gemstones for royal South Indian brilliance.
Tanjore Creation Atelier Specifications & Heritage Standards
| Craft Dimension | Tanjore Creation Standard | Commercial Market Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Gold Leaf Quality | Certified 100% 24-Carat Pure Gold Leaf (99.9% Purity) | 22K, Synthetic Brass, or Copper-Zinc Foil |
| Base Board | Seasoned Burmese Teakwood / Marine Plywood Base | MDF, Particle Board, or Softwood |
| 3D Gesso Relief | Natural Acacia Arabic Gum + French Chalk (Mukk Paste) | Synthetic Ceramic Powder / Plaster of Paris |
| Gemstone Inlay | Authentic Jaipur Cut Stones & Faceted Crystals | Plastic Acrylic Beads |
| Longevity Warranty | Lifetime Non-Tarnish Hallmark Certificate | No Guarantee (Oxidizes in 2–5 Years) |
A Lifetime Hallmark of Devotion & Vedic Authenticity
In an age of mass-produced commercial prints, Tanjore Creation stands as a sanctuary of authentic Thanjavur art. Our paintings are sacred vibrations of heritage crafted to bless pooja mandirs and be passed down through generations as ancestral family legacies.