Folk Painting

Handicrafts of Madhya Pradesh

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Handicrafts of Madhya Pradesh In the heartland of India lies the State of Madhya Pradesh. Filled with lush forests, magnificent monuments, exuberant festivity and blissful solitude. In this land of wonderful and contrasting variety, handicrafts lend a touch of mystique – a charm unique to Madhya Pradesh. They radiate an aura, exhibit hereditary skills, whisper painstaking … Read more Handicrafts of Madhya Pradesh

Paintings of Madhya Pradesh

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Paintings of Madhya Pradesh Folk Painting: Source, Classification and Meaning SourceAll folk paintings belong to the realm of the ‘sacred’ and qualify as ‘auspicious art’. The driving force of these paintings and drawings is to bring auspiciousness into the house and the life of the family and community. Vernacular terms used are mangalkamna (wishing auspiciousness) and … Read more Paintings of Madhya Pradesh

Arts Forms of Madhya Pradesh

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Arts Forms of Madhya Pradesh Apart from green woods, rich wildlife, forts and monuments, Madhya Pradesh also specializes in different arts and crafts. The intricate art of Madhya Pradesh reveal its rich culture and heritage. The works of art include bamboo and cane coverings, carpet weaving, durries, folk paintings, iron crafts, jute works, metal crafts, … Read more Arts Forms of Madhya Pradesh