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KALAMKARI (ANDHRA PRADESH AND TELANGANA)

Key Features: Hand-painted or block-printed designs depicting epics
like the Mahabharata and Ramayana.

Medium: Natural dyes applied to cotton fabric.
Famous For: Floral patterns and mythological stories.

PHAD PAINTING (RAJASTHAN)

Key Features: Narrative scroll painting showcasing local deities and
folk tales like Pabuji and Devnarayan.

Medium: Long scrolls of cloth, painted with natural pigments.

Famous For: Being carried and narrated by traveling storytellers.

GOND PAINTING (MADHYA PRADESH)
Key Features: Tribal art using vibrant colors and intricate patterns to
represent nature and daily life.

Medium: Painted on walls, paper, or canvas using natural pigments.

Famous For: Depicting flora, fauna, and folklore with a contemporary
touch.

MINIATURE PAINTINGS (MUGHAL AND RAJPUTAS)

Key Features: Highly detailed scenes of royal life, battles, and
mythology.

Medium: Painted on paper or ivory with watercolors and fine brushes.

Famous For: Delicate detailing and vivid colors, especially during
the Mughal era.

BHIL PAINTING (WESTERN INDIA)

Key Features: Dots and patterns used to create vibrant depictions of
daily life and nature.
Medium: Painted on walls or paper using natural colors.

Famous For: Symbolic storytelling of the Bhil tribal community.

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