![Kondapalli Bomma Decorated with Mango Motifs ~ Illustration by Indira](/mahanandi/images/food art/kondapallibommacopyrightedimage3.jpg)
Kondapalli Bomma in Mango Motif ~ for Mango Manthram
(Color Pencils on Paper)
For Food Art: Mango Manthram, I chose to illustrate mango through India’s rich textile heritage. Sarees, shawls and spreads adorned with vividly decorated mango motifs are a sight to behold, and they make a treasured collection. I tried to decorate the Andhraite’s ultimate toast to feminine beauty, my childhood favorite figurine “Kondapalli Bomma” in mango motif. I have limited talent in art, so be kind, people!
There are many ways for us to become a link in the chain of memory. Like cookery, art provides a way to explore and continue the traditions. I thank my blogger friends for enthusiastically participating in “Food Art: Mango Manthram” with such great imagination.
Here is mango manthram art collection. Click on the images to read the wonderful stories behind the art.
Do you look forward to summer, to be in your element or are you just sick and bored with all the hype
And what about all the competition, the Langda, the Himsagar, the Hapoos, running the rat race, do you really want to be there
Do you want to be the chosen one to be sent overseas or you would rather get your guts sucked out by the little boy on the dusty road
Do we even care what you think, no wonder you are sour at times but then your sunny soul takes over and you spread your warm yellow sweetness
But Mango, we really love thee.”
– from Sandeepa of Bong Mom’s Cookbook
ink, oil, pencil and watercolor:
![Mango Curlicue by Rajalekshmy Usha](/mahanandi/images/Mangomanthram/fromrajalekshmy.jpg)
![Juicy Mangoes: Watercolor by Rajalekshmy Usha](/mahanandi/images/Mangomanthram/fromrajalekshmy1.jpg)
![Mango Ganapathi by Anjali Damerla of Supreme Spice](/mahanandi/images/Mangomanthram/fromanjali.jpg)
![Mango Maama from Siri of Siri's Corner](/mahanandi/images/Mangomanthram/fromsiri1.jpg)
![Mango Ballerina from Siri of Siri's Corner](/mahanandi/images/Mangomanthram/fromsiri2.jpg)
![Chotumotu Mango Bhayya from Siri of Siri's Corner](/mahanandi/images/Mangomanthram/fromsiri3.jpg)
![Mango Juggler from Siri of Siri's Corner](/mahanandi/images/Mangomanthram/fromsiri4.jpg)
![Mr. Mango Mermaid from Siri of Siri's Corner](/mahanandi/images/Mangomanthram/fromsiri5.jpg)
![Mango by Srimathi's 4-year old daughter](/mahanandi/images/Mangomanthram/fromsreemathi.jpg)
![Moodi and Masti ~ The Lovely Mango Couple from Roma of Roma's Space](/mahanandi/images/Mangomanthram/fromroma.jpg)
![Mango Delivery Man from Srivalli of Cooking for 4 Seasons](/mahanandi/images/Mangomanthram/fromsrivalli.jpg)
![gardenofhues - watercolor on paper by Sree of Sree's Canvas](/mahanandi/images/Mangomanthram/fromsreescanvas.jpg)
![Mango Motif - Indian Ink on Paper by Sree of Sree's Canvas](/mahanandi/images/Mangomanthram/fromsreescanvas1.jpg)
henna (mehandi, gorintaaku):
![Mango Mehendi from EC of Easy Crafts](/mahanandi/images/Mangomanthram/fromeasycrafts.jpg)
![Mango Mehendi from Pooja of My Creative Ideas](/mahanandi/images/Mangomanthram/frompooja.jpg)
![Mango Mehendi from Asankhana](/mahanandi/images/Mangomanthram/fromashankhana.jpg)
![Mango Mehendi from Shubha of Chutki Bhar Pyar](/mahanandi/images/Mangomanthram/fromshubha.jpg)
![Mango Mehendi from Shubha of Chutki Bhar Pyar](/mahanandi/images/Mangomanthram/fromshubha1.jpg)
beads and stitch:
![Mango Bead Work from Uma of Essence of Andhra](/mahanandi/images/Mangomanthram/fromumaofteluguruchi.jpg)
![Mango Kutch Work from Kamala](/mahanandi/images/Mangomanthram/fromkamala.jpg)
![Block Painting on White T Shirt from Asankhana](/mahanandi/images/Mangomanthram/fromashankhana2.jpg)
![Mango Embroidery from Rathna of Asvadha](/mahanandi/images/Mangomanthram/fromrathna.jpg)
decorations:
![Mango Art from Jayashree of Spice and Curry](/mahanandi/images/Mangomanthram/fromjayashree.jpg)
![Gift Box Decorated with Mango Art from Asankhana](/mahanandi/images/Mangomanthram/fromashankhana1.jpg)
![Mango Potholder from Priya of Live to Cook](/mahanandi/images/Mangomanthram/frompriya.jpg)
![Mango Face from Sandeepa of Bong Mom's Cookbook](/mahanandi/images/Mangomanthram/fromsandeepa.jpg)
![Mango Art with Mung Beans from Deeba](/mahanandi/images/Mangomanthram/fromdeeba.jpg)
![Mango Fruit Basket from Uma](/mahanandi/images/Mangomanthram/fromuma.jpg)
![Handmade invitation card from Veda of Kai Kriye](/mahanandi/images/Mangomanthram/fromveda.jpg)
![Mango Motif on a Paper Plate from Lavi of Homecook's Recipes](/mahanandi/images/Mangomanthram/fromlavanya.jpg)