{"product_id":"bharatanatyam-dance-makeup-products-alta-pen-type-sketch-type-eshee-set-of-2-pcs","title":"Bharatanatyam Dance Makeup Products - Alta Pen Type \/ Sketch Type (Eshee) (Set Of 2 Pcs)","description":"\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eIn Bharatanatyam, makeup is not just a superficial addition; it serves to highlight the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eperformer’s facial expressions, making them more pronounced and visible to the audience. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eArt, in its purest form, stands on its merit, but makeup acts as a powerful tool to enhance the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003evisual impact of a performance, thereby amplifying the beauty of the art.\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eIn Bharatanatyam, alta is a bright red dye applied to the hands and feet to enhance the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003edancer's movements and mudras. The vibrant colour makes hand gestures more visible and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003edramatic for the audience. Symbolically, red represents energy, purity, and fertility in Hindu \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003etraditions, adding cultural significance to the performance. Alta is carefully applied to outline \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003ethe hands and feet, highlighting their contours. While commonly used in Bharatanatyam, alta \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eis also featured in other Indian classical dance forms like Kuchipudi, Odissi, and Kathak. Its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003euse is a traditional adornment, enriching the aesthetic and cultural experience of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eperformance.\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eZaras offers Alta in two forms: liquid and sketch, both in red. The liquid Alta is widely used, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003ewhile the newly launched sketch Alta is easy to apply and won't drip, even with heavy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003esweating.\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eZaras provides a one-stop solution for all your Bharatanatyam makeup requirements, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eenhancing your beauty and performance alike.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Zaras Bharatanatyam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47912553578627,"sku":"AC102","price":189.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0739\/0252\/2499\/files\/4f43e170-Untitled-design-2-3.png?v=1787055276","url":"https:\/\/zarasbharatanatyam.com\/products\/bharatanatyam-dance-makeup-products-alta-pen-type-sketch-type-eshee-set-of-2-pcs","provider":"Zaras Bharatanatyam","version":"1.0","type":"link"}