Milkmaid - Vintage Matchbox Label

India manufacturer · 2026-07-14T22:52:29Z

Vintage matchbox label artwork, restored and digitised from mid-20th century commercial printing. Origin: India, circa 1960s. Printed for: Nataraj. Indian matchbox labels reflect a vibrant tradition of commercial illustration, combining local mythology, wildlife, and folk motifs with European lithographic printing influences introduced during the colonial era. Milkmaid carrying a bucket and balancing a container on her head. Subject: portrait. Yellow and red tones. Vibrant palette. Folk Art design. Matchbox labels (phillumeny) from South Asia are sought by collectors for their bold graphic design and as a historical record of mid-century commercial printing. This label features human imagery typical of the period. View item on our website: matchboxposters.com Part of the MatchboxPosters vintage matchbox label collection.