Folk Art

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India had always been known as the land that portrayed cultural and traditional vibrancy through its conventional arts and crafts. The 35 states and union territories sprawled (lie down) across the country have their own distinct cultural and traditional identities, and are displayed through various forms of art prevalent there. 

Every region in India has its own style and pattern of art, which is known as folk art. Other than folk art, there is yet another form of traditional art practiced by several tribes or rural population, which is classified as tribal art. The folk and tribal arts of India are very ethnic and simple, and yet colorful and vibrant enough to speak volumes about the country's rich heritage.

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Some of the most famous folk paintings of India are the Madhubani paintings of Bihar, Patachitra paintings from the state of Odisha, the Nirmal paintings of Andhra Pradesh, and other such folk art forms. Folk art is however not restricted only to paintings, but also stretches to other art forms such as pottery, home decorations, ornaments, cloths-making, and so on. 

In fact, the potteries of some of the regions of India are quite popular among foreign tourists because of their ethnic and traditional beauty.  

Here are some of the best known folk art forms of India that are flourishing today with a well-established market for their artifacts :–

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·       Madhubani Paintings :

 

Madhubani painting, also referred to as Mithila Art (as it flourishes in the Mithila region of Bihar), is characterized by line drawings filled in by bright colours and contrasts or patterns.

- These paintings are mainly done on handmade paper or cloth with nib-pens, twigs, brushes and sometimes matchsticks. This style of painting has been traditionally done by the women of the region, though today men are also involved to meet the demand.

- These paintings are popular because of their tribal motifs and use of bright earthy colors.

- These paintings are done with mineral pigments prepared by the artists.

- The work is done on freshly plastered or a mud wall.

- The paintings depict stories from Indian epics such as the wedding of Ram Sita from Ramayana and Krishna Rukmini wedding from Mahabharata.

- The paintings have a unique geometrical pattern in them and no space is left empty.

o  Themes: Social events

o  Occasion : Festival, Marriage, Birth

o  Using: Rice paste, cow dung on walls, pens, brush, twigs, matchsticks on cloth or paper.

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