Durga Maa Diamond Work Wall Hanging

In most Hindu homes, the space given to Maa Durga is not just a corner of the pooja room. It is a considered choice — what goes there, how it looks, what it communicates about devotion and about the family that placed it. A printed poster serves a purpose. A handcrafted piece does something different. It carries the time and attention of the person who made it, and that presence is felt in a room. This Durga Maa Diamond Work Wall Hanging by Shree Creation is made for that kind of space. Circular, vividly worked, and rich with hand-applied detail, it depicts the face of Maa Durga with a calm authority — eyes steady, brow marked with a red bindi, lips parted slightly, the full regalia of a divine queen arranged around her. It is the kind of piece that draws the eye from across a room and holds it. Base and Background The hanging is built on a circular board base, smooth and firm, finished on the reverse with a fitted brass hook mount for wall hanging — no additional hardware or drilling required. A single nail is sufficient to display it securely. The background is painted in a clear sky blue using fabric colour, a shade that gives the face and embellishments maximum contrast and makes the gold, red, and mirror details read sharply from a distance. The blue also carries its own significance — associated in many traditions with the divine and the protective. The Face and Painted Detail The face of Maa Durga is rendered directly onto the base using fabric colour with a steady, practiced hand. The features are classical in proportion — arched brows drawn with a fine line, large almond-shaped eyes with defined pupils and kajal lines extending outward, a straight nose with a gold nose ring, and full red lips. The skin tone is a pale cream, allowing the painted features to stand out cleanly. A black teardrop mark sits at the centre of the forehead, with a round red bindi above it. This painted face is the foundation of the piece. The embellishments work around and above it, but the quality of the face itself determines whether the whole piece holds together — and here it does. Embellishments and Diamond Work What distinguishes this piece from a painted wall hanging is the layering of three-dimensional embellishment over and around the painted surface. The crown above Maa Durga's head is constructed from dark mirror tiles arranged in a geometric fan pattern, with a central jewelled teardrop motif in red, orange, and amber stones set in a gold outline. Gold chain-like beadwork follows the hairline and crown border. Curling decorative elements in gold beadwork extend on either side of the crown, giving it a sense of movement. The ear ornaments on either side of the face are built up in concentric circles — dark mirror at the centre, surrounded by rings of red stones and gold beadwork, radiating outward like a mandala. Small mirror tiles are arranged below the chin in a pendant formation, adding depth to the neckline area. The necklace is crafted from rows of small pearl-like white beads and rhinestones, layered to suggest the weight and detail of actual temple jewellery. Small hanging drops in red and gold dangle from the lowest row. Throughout the background, small rhinestone accents and gold dots are scattered to suggest light and atmosphere around the figure — not overdone, but present enough to catch the light when the piece is hung in a well-lit space. Where to Place It This wall hanging works in a pooja room as the primary devotional piece, in a living room or entrance area where it can be seen and acknowledged daily, or as a dedicated Navratri or Diwali installation that brings the energy of the festival into the home. Its circular format and sky-blue ground make it versatile — it sits well against both white and darker painted walls, and its size is substantial enough to stand alone without needing surrounding pieces. It also makes a meaningful gift for a new home, a Navratri gathering, or any occasion where a devotional object of real craft value would be received with appreciation. Specifications Base: Circular board Base finish: Sky-blue fabric colour paint Subject: Maa Durga — face portrait with crown, jewellery, and ornamental detail Materials: Clay elements, fabric colour, mirror tiles, rhinestones, gold beadwork, red and amber stones, pearl-like bead necklace Hanging: Brass hook mount fitted to reverse, ready to hang Available Colours: Customized Colour Available Size: 10 to 12 inches Net Weight: 170 g Care Wipe gently with a soft dry cloth to remove dust. Do not use water or liquid cleaners directly on the surface, as moisture may affect the adhesive holding the mirror tiles and stone embellishments. Hang away from direct sunlight to preserve the colour of the painted background. Handle by the edges when repositioning to avoid pressure on the embellished surface. About the Entrepreneur Anjali has been in the business of creating Lippan art and home decorative products for the past 2 years. She started the business from home and expanded her marketing by setting up stalls in the neighbourhood and at various exhibitions. With help from Mann Deshi Foundation, she received guidance on packaging, branding and licensing. This gave her products a new opportunity on online platforms and today her Lippan art products are reaching more and more customers.