
SWASTIK OIL MILLS
Lithograph on Paper
Circa
1936
Size (cms)
37.5 X 49
Artist
Anonymous
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Publisher
Swastik Oil Mills Ltd., Bombay.
Printer
Not Available
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This calendar features Lord Krishna, depicted with a youthful appearance, adorned with jewelry and a peacock feather crown, surrounded by a golden aura symbolizing his divine nature. The presence of flowers and the image's overall aesthetic evoke beauty, devotion, and love associated with Krishna. Swastik Oil Mills, founded by P.K. Doshi in the early 20th century in Bombay, became a prominent player in India's oil and soap manufacturing industry. The company, emerging during British colonial rule, produced edible oils, soaps, hair oils, and toiletries, competing with foreign brands by offering high-quality domestic alternatives. Swastik Oil Mills played a vital role in India's agrarian economy by processing oilseeds into marketable goods.
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