What is the payment terms for a commissioned artwork?

Standard studio terms are a 50% advance upon design mockup approval to reserve atelier time and materials, with the remaining 50% due upon final photographic approval prior to dispatch.

How are architectural murals priced per square foot?

For large commission work and site-specific wall murals, ₹1,000 per square foot serves as an indicative starting reference. Final pricing is confirmed during consultation based on design complexity, relief depth, mirror density, and site specifications, rather than a fixed published rate.

Can I commission a custom size not listed in the catalog?

Yes. The studio builds custom panels to exact millimeter measurements to fit niches, alcoves, elevator vestibules, and specific furniture widths.

Do you collaborate directly with interior designers and architects?

Yes. Rachna Saxena regularly collaborates with architectural firms across India and abroad, working from CAD drawings, 3D renders, and material mood boards.

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Commissions & Pricing·9 min read·September 2026

Commissioning Custom Lippan Wall Art: What to Expect, Timeline & Pricing

Rachna Saxena

Contemporary Lippan Artist · Mumbai Studio

Quick Summary / Direct Answer

Commissioning custom Lippan wall art involves a collaborative 4-stage process: design consultation, digital scale mockups, manual atelier sculpting, and secure delivery. Pricing in India typically ranges from ₹1,899 for boutique framed accents to ₹14,999 for masterwork statement panels, while large site-specific architectural wall installations use ₹1,000 per square foot as an indicative starting reference, with final pricing confirmed during consultation. Standard commissioned pieces typically take around 2 weeks to complete. Larger or multi-panel architectural installations may take longer depending on scale and complexity — confirmed during consultation.

How Much Does Custom Lippan Art Cost? The Pricing Breakdown

Pricing for bespoke Lippan art reflects the intensive manual hours, technical moisture engineering, and custom framing involved. Unlike flat canvas paintings that can be completed in a few sessions, Lippan relief demands multi-stage layering, hand-rolling hundreds of clay coils, setting thousands of mirrors individually, and days of controlled climate curing.

Commission Sizing & Indicative Investment Guide

Standard commissioned pieces typically take around 2 weeks to complete. Larger or multi-panel architectural installations may take longer depending on scale and complexity — confirmed during consultation. Use this indicative benchmark when planning bespoke art for your home or project:

Art Format / Scale	Typical Dimensions	Indicative Pricing Reference	Best Suited Space
Boutique Accent	12 x 16 in to 16 x 16 in	₹1,899 – ₹3,999 (Catalog reference)	Powder rooms, entryway consoles, cozy nooks
Statement Medallion	18 in to 24 in diameter	₹2,499 – ₹14,999 (Catalog reference)	Living room sofa wall, master bed backdrop
Grand Architectural Panel	3 x 2 ft (36 x 24 in)	₹8,499 – ₹18,000 (Indicative range)	Double-height foyers, luxury dining rooms
Curated Triptych (Set of 3)	3 panels, 6 x 20 in each	₹14,999 – ₹35,000 (Indicative range)	Long corridors, wide hallway galleries
Imperial Architectural Mural	24 in to 36 in diameter	₹14,999 – ₹84,000 (Indicative range)	Luxury penthouse foyer, corporate boardrooms
Full Site-Specific Wall Mural	Custom architectural scale	₹1,000 / sq ft (Indicative starting reference; confirmed during consultation)	Architectural feature walls, lounge backdrops

The 4-Stage Commissioning Roadmap at Soulfulart

To ensure the final artwork harmonizes seamlessly with your interior architecture, Rachna Saxena follows a structured collaborative roadmap: (1) Consultation: You share wall photographs, measurements, lighting conditions, and fabric swatches; (2) Digital Scale Mockup: The atelier produces a scaled composition and color proposal; (3) Handcrafting & Progress Updates: Rachna sculpts the relief, sharing high-res photographs at key milestones; and (4) Secure Delivery: Fragile pieces are carefully packed for safe transit and dispatched with heavy-duty mounting hardware.

Can Color Palettes and Mirror Density Be Customized?

Yes. While traditional Lippan is predominantly monochrome white or natural terracotta, modern commissions frequently incorporate bespoke background hues: deep charcoal grey, warm sandstone, sage green, midnight blue, or accents of 24K gold leaf to complement surrounding wall finishes, marble flooring, and brass fixtures.

Weight and Wall Mounting Requirements

Due to the solid marine plywood foundation and mineral relief, genuine Lippan panels possess substantial artisanal weight confirmed per piece. Every Soulfulart piece is fitted with heavy-gauge recessed metal French cleats or dual D-ring brackets, allowing secure flush mounting on brick, concrete, or reinforced drywall without exposed wires.

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