Madhubani paintings of Mithila Region: Gigantic heritage of Gangetic plains

A traditional art of Bihar, sustained by generations of people, is now finding new possibilities through community enterprise, Government support and expanding markets. In Jitwarpur village of Madhubani district, the story of a painting often begins at home. A woman takes a sheet of paper, prepares her colours and begins drawing familiar figures: fish, birds, flowers, trees and deities. The designs may appear simple from a distance, but every line reflects a skill acquired through practice and o

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