Gold-plated paintings of deities are catching visitors’ fancy at the first-of-its-kind Thai Festival that kicked off at the Himachal Bhawan, Sector 28, on Wednesday.These Thai paintings plated with 24-caret pure gold range from Rs 3,500 to as high as Rs 3.23 lakh.
The stall displaying and selling the paintings showcases various designs including those of Lord Ganesha, Goddess Lakshmi and the crucifix. The stall has attracted many visitors and sold around 25 paintings.
“The paintings have been hand made from pure gold. It has a touch of Thai art. These paintings are not only in demand in India, but in Thailand too,” says Anup Sharma, owner of the stall.