Traditional Newari Alcohol Brewing Acrylic Painting

This vibrant acrylic painting beautifully captures a traditional Newar household scene from the Kathmandu Valley, portraying the age-old practice of alcohol brewing. At the center, women from the Newari community, dressed in their traditional attire — typically featuring black and red haku patasi with shawls — are engaged in the process of distilling homemade liquor. A tall metal pot stacked over a clay stove emits thick steam, indicating the brew in progress, while one woman tends to the fire with careful attention and another pours ingredients into the pot.

To the left, an elderly woman sits comfortably on straw, weaving a traditional carpet by hand, symbolizing the deep-rooted cultural craftsmanship of the community. Meanwhile, another woman stands carrying a traditional water pot, possibly fetched from a communal well, further illustrating the domestic rhythms of Newar life.

The background, with its red brick walls and intricately carved wooden windows, along with the scattered vessels, straw, and a hen with chicks in the foreground, adds authenticity and warmth to the scene. The painting celebrates Newar heritage, community labor, and the timeless traditions of home, hearth, and hospitality.

~Excellent for home/office decor ~
~Genuine 100% hand-painted from Himalayas~
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