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Tiny birds, painted by hand on real feathers.

Original art by Pallavi Arkile from Pune, India. Birds on feathers and bodhi leaves, little wood-slice paintings, and canvases of Maharashtrian women in their Paithani silks. Every piece is one of a kind.

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5.0average from 38 Etsy reviews
Worldwideshipped to the USA, UK, Mexico and more
A northern cardinal painted on a natural feather
Northern cardinal, painted on a single feather
Original canvas painting of a Maharashtrian woman in a red Paithani saree

Named after her mother

Pallavi learned to paint by watching her mother draw and paint at home. After losing her mother in 2007, the art was what stayed with her.

She spent nine years as a preschool teacher. When she thought about a new path, painting was the only thing she could picture, so she named her studio after her mother, so that her name would travel the world with every piece.

As a fourth-grader she spent free periods by the school wall, watching birds. They are still her favourite thing to paint.

Today she paints from her home studio in Pune, Maharashtra, and packs every order herself, often with a handwritten note.

From collectors

Real reviews left on Etsy by buyers around the world.

★★★★★

Beautifully crafted and a lovely gift for any occasion. I was impressed by the care in the packaging, the generosity of the seller and the impeccable communication throughout.

Edmund, robin feather art
★★★★★

Pallavee's kingfisher perched on a lotus, painted on a bodhi leaf, is full of symbolism, vibrant and feminine. Now framed, it brightens my living space.

Etsy buyer, kingfisher bodhi leaf
★★★★★

I collect a lot of cardinal items. The artwork is incredible!

David, northern cardinal feather
★★★★★

Pallavee painted a custom portrait on a bodhi leaf for me and it is one of my most favourite pieces of art. I am a repeat customer and will definitely be buying more.

Paul, custom bodhi leaf portrait
★★★★★

Beautiful art. It travelled across the world and arrived on time and in perfect condition.

Fernando, Mexico
★★★★★

The earrings were more than I hoped for! And the handwritten note made everything even more beautiful.

Rhonda, hand-painted feather earrings

Commissions

Pallavi paints custom pieces: a pet or a loved one on a bodhi leaf, a favourite bird on a feather, or a larger canvas for your wall.

  1. Tell her what you have in mind and share a photo if you have one.
  2. She replies with size, price and how long it will take.
  3. Once you agree, the order is placed through Etsy so your payment is protected.
  4. You see the finished piece before it is shipped.
Custom dog portrait painted on a bodhi leaf Mouse on a mushroom painted on a skeleton leaf

This opens your email app with your details filled in. Pallavi usually replies within two days.

Shipping & care

Shipping

Shipped from Pune, India, packed flat and protected. Delivery times for your country are shown on each Etsy listing. Shipping is free on most pieces.

Customs

For US orders, import duties are included in the Etsy checkout price. Buyers in other countries may need to pay local import fees on delivery.

Caring for your art

Keep feather and leaf pieces out of direct sunlight and away from damp. A simple frame with glass protects a bodhi leaf painting for years.