Kalighat paintings – first works of art from Bengal
Kalighat painting derives its name from its place of origin Kalighat in Kolkata. Kalighat is a bazaar near the Kali temple in Kolkata. Patua painters from rural…
Phad Paintings – a type of scroll painting
Phad is a type of scroll painting. This style of painting is traditionally done on a long piece of cloth or canvas, known as phad. This type…
Mithila painting – the Madhubani folk art
Mithila painting also known as Madhubani folk art is the traditional art of the Mithila region of Bihar. They are made by village women who make images…
Kalamkari Paintings – a continuous legacy
The literal meaning of Kalamkari is a painting done by kalam (pen). These paintings are made in Andhra Pradesh. Why Kalamkari painting is regarded as a continuous…