Art & Crafts of Bihar Madhubani Madhubani is a type of folk art form of Bihar. Mithila/Madhuban art paintings are created by artists using a variety of mediums, including their own fingers, twigs, brushes, nib pens & match sticks. The painting of Madhubani to represented by line drawings filled with
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Art & Crafts of Andhra Pradesh Kalamkari Kalamkari is a type of hand-painted cotton textile produced in Andhra Pradesh. Initially, only natural dyes were used in Kalamkari however, nowadays, chemical-based acrylic paints are also used for freehand drawing of the subject and filling in the colors. Kalamkari art usually depicts
Art & Crafts of Rajashthan Block Print Block printing is a technique for printing text, images, or patterns on textiles and later paper. Each image is created by carving a wooden block to leave only some areas and lines at the original level. Block printing is capable of yielding highly
Sambalpuri Sambalpuri Saree originates from Odisha, India. These are hand-woven traditional sarees where in the weft and the warp are first tied, dyed, and then carefully woven. Usually, they are produced in the Sonepur, Bargarh, Sambalpur, Boudh, and Balangir districts of Odisha. Sambalpuri sarees especially are known for the use
Pattachitra Pattachitra style of painting is one of the oldest and most popular art forms of Odisha. Patachitra artform is known for its intricate details as well as mythological narratives and folktales inscribed in it. The name Pattachitra has evolved from the Sanskrit words patta, meaning canvas, and Chitra, meaning
Madhubani Madhubani is a type of folk art form of Bihar. Mithila/Madhuban art paintings are created by artists using a variety of mediums, including their own fingers, twigs, brushes, nib pens & match sticks. The painting of Madhubani to represented by line drawings filled with bright colors & contrasts or
Kalamkari Kalamkari is a type of hand-painted cotton textile produced in Andhra Pradesh. Initially, only natural dyes were used in Kalamkari however, nowadays, chemical-based acrylic paints are also used for freehand drawing of the subject and filling in the colors. Kalamkari art usually depicts scenes from Hindu epics like the
Sabai Grass Sabai grass looks like any other grass. It is light, easy to work with, strong, and durable, and can be dyed easily. Mayurbhanj District in Odisha is a famous center of sabai grass weaving. Sabai grass was earlier used to make rope, but this natural fiber is now
Block Print Block printing is a technique for printing text, images, or patterns on textiles and later paper. Each image is created by carving a wooden block to leave only some areas and lines at the original level. Block printing is capable of yielding highly artistic results, some of which
Handwork There are many types of embroidery, tie-dye, ajrakh, shibori, applique work that are included in the hand-work clusters of Rajasthan. It is amazing to note that the women of remote villages, unexposed to modern civilization, are the experts in preparing articles of great aesthetic value. Hand embroidery is an
