Artisan Community: Patua (Chitrakar) Folk Artists of Bengal
GI Category: Handicraft
An ancient folk art form of rural Bengal that has been in existence for many centuries, manifested by rich colorful application, creative motifs and designs, and portrayal of simple themes, mostly mythological in depiction.
Patachitra painting is done on a paper, and is manifested by rich colorful application, creative motifs and designs, and portrayal of simple themes, mostly mythological in depiction.
The materials used in the paint are from vegetable, earth, and mineral sources.
The subject matter of the patachitras includes religious, mythological, and folk themes.
Uniqueness
The art is More than a thousand years old
Known for its excellent play of colors
Using mythological epic and the natural color
Inspiration obtained from surrounding and traditional stories
Traditional and mythological heritage of West Bengal
