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18 Artistic Tapestry
MADHUBANI PAINTING (BIHAR)
Key Features: Geometric patterns, depictions of nature, deities,
and vibrant colors.
Medium: Made on cloth, handmade paper, or walls using natural
dyes and brushes made of bamboo.
Famous For: Themes of Hindu mythology like Krishna and Radha.
WARLI ART (MAHARASHTRA)
Key Features: Simple geometric patterns (circles, triangles)
portraying tribal life and nature.
Medium: Traditionally done on mud walls using white pigment
made from rice paste.
Famous For: Scenes of farming, hunting, and celebrations.
TANJORE PAINTING (TAMIL NADU)
Key Features: Rich, vibrant colors with gold foil, depicting Hindu gods
and goddesses.
Medium: Painted on wooden panels or canvas, embellished with gemstones
and gold leaf.
Famous For: Detailed ornamentation and divine themes, like Lord Krishna
or Lord Ganesha.
PATTACHITRA (ODISHA AND WEST BENGAL)
Key Features: Intricate scroll paintings with mythological themes,
especially from the Ramayana and Mahabharata.
Medium: Painted on cloth, dried palm leaves, or walls with natural
dyes.
Famous For: Detailed borders and traditional Odia and Bengali art
style.
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