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  • Plain tan paper leaf with faint speckling and handwriting along its top edge, set against a white backdrop.
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unknown - The Churning of the Ocean of Milk - ca. 1780–90 v3 - STICKER Vinyl Kiss-Cut Decal

unknown - The Churning of the Ocean of Milk - ca. 1780–90 v3 - STICKER Vinyl Kiss-Cut Decal

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unknown - The Churning of the Ocean of Milk - ca. 1780–90 v3 - STICKER Vinyl Kiss-Cut Decal

This sticker reproduces a Pahari painting from the Mandi school, showing gods and demons working together to churn the cosmic ocean.

Visual Elements & Composition

The design is built on a rectangular leaf of pale tan paper with an off-white backdrop, and the scene is rendered in grey ink. The composition is organised around the collective effort of the churning, with the figures arranged across the leaf as a single narrative field. The restrained palette keeps attention on the linework and the intricate storytelling of the scene, which is characteristic of the court painting tradition it comes from.

Meaning & Symbolism

The painting illustrates the Samudra Manthan, the foundational Hindu myth in which gods and demons churn the primordial ocean with Mount Mandara as the churning rod and the serpent Vasuki as the rope. Their goal is to recover the lost treasures and amrita, the nectar of immortality. The act stands for the sustained exertion needed to draw life-sustaining truths from chaos, and the joint labour of opposing forces reflects the dual nature of the universe. The emergence of the sun, the moon and the elixir restores cosmic order. The work is attributed to the Mandi school in the Punjab Hills and dates to the late eighteenth century, a period of sustained output from the Mandi kingdom.

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A kiss-cut sticker follows the edge of its artwork, so the leaf format of this painting becomes the sticker itself, with nothing added around it. The design suits a flat surface where its rectangular outline can be read at a glance, and it rewards close looking, since the churning figures and the ocean's rising treasures reveal more the nearer the eye comes.

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Glossy kiss-cut vinyl stickers made for smooth, indoor surfaces — laptops, journals, mirrors, and other finished items. Crisp edges, vivid color, strong hold, and not waterproof.

What “kiss-cut” means: the blade cuts the vinyl layer into the exact shape while leaving the backing liner whole, so pieces separate cleanly and lift off the sheet without tearing. It’s the neatest way to produce shaped stickers and multi-piece sheets.

  • Material: reliable vinyl face with a permanent acrylic adhesive formulated for smooth, non-porous surfaces.
  • Finish: glossy surface that enhances contrast and depth without feeling overly reflective.
  • Printing: eco-solvent inks provide dense color and crisp detail for fine lines and gradients.
  • Use case: intended for indoor environments only — not waterproof. Not recommended for continuous exposure to moisture or dishwashing.
  • Application friendly: easy-peel backing and a liner that releases cleanly to help reduce bubbles and misfeeds during placement.

These stickers perform best on smooth, dust-free surfaces — think laptop lids, sealed notebooks, glass, mirrors, finished shelving and lockers. They’ll stick well where the surface is flat and clean; avoid rough wood, silicone, fabric, and heavily textured paint.

  1. Clean: remove dust and oils with a lint-free cloth. For stubborn grime, use a mild soap and water rinse; let the area dry completely.
  2. Align: peel a corner, position carefully, then press the center down first.
  3. Smooth: work outward from the center with a soft card or a thumb to push air out and ensure the edges set down firmly.

Tip: give the adhesive 24 hours to fully settle before heavy handling. These are not designed for outdoor or wet conditions.

  • Gently dust with a soft, dry cloth, moving from the center outward to avoid scratching the gloss.
  • For light marks, a barely damp microfiber will lift residue — blot, don’t scrub, and dry right away.
  • Avoid bleach, solvents, abrasive pads, and steam; moisture or harsh chemicals can lift edges and fade inks.

Reminder: these stickers are not waterproof. Keep them away from sinks, outdoor exposure, and dishwasher cycles to maintain adhesion and finish.

Sizes are measured across the sticker’s longest side. For example, a 3″ sticker is 3 inches across its largest dimension (height or width, depending on the shape).

The kiss-cut follows the sticker’s outline for a tidy border; complex shapes can show small variances, but the advertised measurement refers to the maximum edge-to-edge length.