Partition wall art print of a village well at dusk in the Punjab. Still water, low light, a quiet rural landscape painted in soft watercolour with fine ink detail and dissolving into white space at the edges. The weight of what these wells witnessed in 1947 is carried in the silence of the image. A contemplative piece for a living room, hallway, study or bedroom.
As fourteen million people crossed the new border between India and Pakistan, wells across Punjab became sites of mass death as families made impossible choices in the chaos of a displacement organised too quickly by administrators who knew what was coming. This story belongs to British Pakistanis and British Indians in equal measure. The well only looks peaceful.
A meaningful gift for anyone with Punjabi heritage, a family Partition story or an interest in South Asian history. Part of the Riwayah Studio Azadi collection: Partition of India poster, Punjab wall art, Pakistani heritage print, Indian heritage art, 1947 history wall decor.
Country of origin: designed in the United Kingdom and printed to order in your own region, so US orders are printed and shipped within the US with no customs charges or import duty. This is an original paper art print.
Printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper with a smooth, uncoated finish that holds deep colour without glare. The paper is FSC certified and archival quality, so the artwork will not yellow over time.
Poster only: the print on its own, rolled and shipped in a protective tube, ready for your own frame or hanger. The most affordable option if you already have framing in mind.
Poster with wooden hanger: a black pine hanger with a matching leather cord. Magnetic strips grip the top and bottom of the print without damaging it, so fitting takes seconds and the print can be swapped or framed later. A good choice for renters or anyone who likes to restyle.
Framed print: a slim black aluminium frame, around 1 cm wide, with a shatterproof acrylic front and hanging kit included. The print and frame arrive together in one box, with simple fitting by hand in a couple of minutes.
Every piece is an original Riwayah Studio design, created in the United Kingdom and printed to order at our production partner's nearest facility. Orders placed in the US are printed in the US, and UK and EU orders are printed in Europe. Free delivery is included.
