Lilac Cheriyal Mask – Hand-painted Telangana Folk Art contemporary Indian necklace It's intended as decorative wall

It's intended as decorative wall art rather than a devotional idol

Can this be displayed on a table as well as a wall

Avoid soaking it or resting very hot dishes directly on it for long periods

Its compact size makes it easy to fit into a smaller serving routine or a tighter display shelf

Solid mango wood

Lilac Cheriyal Mask – Hand-painted Telangana Folk Art contemporary Indian necklace It's intended as decorative wallLilac has no real place in the traditional Cheriyal palette, which historically leans on reds, ochres, and deep greens sourced from natural pigments which is exactly what makes this pair notable. It's a contemporary colour choice from Nakashi artisans in Cheriyal village, near Warangal in Telangana, who are otherwise following a mask making process close to 400 years old, one that earned a Geographical Indication tag in 2010 for its uniqueness to this