Pithora Painting: Folk Art of Gujarat (Do it Yourself Educational Activity Kit)

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Creative crafts kit for all ages
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Item Code: HAQ036
Publisher: ART BUNKER, Noida
Language: English
Pages: Includes 10 colouring cards , 2 book marks , 2 gift tags, 6 child safe non toxic paints, 2 brushes, 2 packs of raw materials for making natural colour and a fact sheet about the art form.
Cover: Paperback
Other Details 10x6 INCH
Weight 178 gm
Book Description
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About the Product

Pithora paintings represent the culture of the Rathwa tribe that lives in the interiors of Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh border. Untouched by modern culture, the Rathwas paint the marriage procession of their God Pithora with Pithorn, when the God fulfils their wish to heal an illness or any other calamity in the family. Pithora paintings are said to bring happiness, peace and prosperity.
Pithora painters called Lakharas, follow strict rules for painting. Unmarried girls first prepare three walls of the main room with cow dung and fresh earth. Then amidst celebrations, the painting is begun on a Tuesday to be finished on the Wednesday of the same week. Motifs like Gods, animals, people and milking cows etc. are painted in bright bold colours like yellow, indigo, red, orange, green and silver. The paints are natural and mixed with mahua (a local drink made with flowers) and milk. The brushes are made from bamboo and twigs, frayed by chewing and beating.
Pithora paintings represent the simple culture of a tribe that lives as one with nature. Their simple lines and vibrant colours appeal to children of all ages.
Potli, the organization behind this series of art & craft kits, aims to reconnect children with traditional Indian art. It helps in sustaining our indigenous art forms, creating awareness and expanding markets for artisan communities that depend on their art for livelihood.

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