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 picture. Pattachitra is thus a painting done on canvas which is manifested by rich colorful applications, creative motifs, designs, and portrayal of simple themes, mostly mythological in depiction. The individual paintings of gods and goddesses are also being painted.
- In Odisha, we are working with 60 women artisans attached to 3 producers groups.
- These womens are from Raghurajpur in puri district.
