Folk Katha

In this episode we will be talking about a timeless jewel from Rajasthan Bani Thani Painting. Bani Thani refers to an Indian miniature painting painted by Nihal Chand from the school of Kishangarh. It portrays a woman who is elegant and graceful. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chittara is a tribal art form from Karnataka. The women of Deevaru community create these murals. Chittara Art is a kind of artwork in which the floors and walls of home entrances are decorated with geometric designs made of clay paste. Ancient cave paintings served as the inspiration for this kind of art, which eventually made its way onto the walls and floors of rural dwellings. See omnystudio.c...

In this episode, we will discuss a 4,000-year-old art form: Dhokra art. Dhokra (also spelled Dokra) is a traditional non-ferrous metal casting technique that has been practiced in India for over 4,000 years. The process involves lost-wax casting, where a clay core is covered with layers of wax, shaped, and carved to create intricate designs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we will be talking about a 400 year old rare art from Gujrat, Rogan Art. Rogan painting is a captivating textile art practiced in Gujarat, Peshawar, and Sindh. In this craft, artisans use a stylus to apply paint made from boiled castor oil or linseed oil along with vegetable dyes onto fabric. The result is intricate designs that adorn inexpensive textiles. See omnystudio.com/listen...

In this episode we will be talking about an amazing art form from Telangana called Cheriyal Scroll Painting. This is a stylized version of Nakashi art, rich in the local motifs peculiar to the Telangana. They are at present made only in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. The scrolls are painted in a narrative format, much like a film roll or a comic strip, depicting stories from Indian mythology, and in...

We will be talking about a gorgeous and mind blowing art called MEENAKARI. Meenakari or Minakari painting is known as the art and process of painting or embellishing the various types of metals like gold, silver, etc. This is done with vibrant colors in spectacular designs, patterns, and themes of flowers, leaves, and birds. It is also the practice of painting metal surfaces and ceramic tiles thro...

Pithora painting is a traditional art form originating in the tribal regions of Gujarat, India. It is a vibrant and colorful style of painting that showcases the rich cultural heritage of the Rathwa, Bhils, and Bhilala tribes. Pithora painting is deeply rooted in the rituals and traditions of the tribal communities in India. Its origins can be traced back to several centuries, making it an ancient...

In this episode - I will be talking about an amazing art form Indian state of Jharkhand, Sohrai Painting. One of the lesser-known folk art forms of India which deserves to be equally known. Sohrai paintings are beautiful tribal paintings that are usually based on natural elements of the universe, this includes forests, rivers, animals amongst others. These ancient paintings are made by tribal (Adi...

In this episode we will be talking about an absolutely stunning art from Karnataka’s Mysore City, 'Mysore Painting'. A traditional painting from South India, the Mysore paintings have a distinct style of their own. A traditional art the paintings are reflective of deep spirituality. Based on themes of Gods and Goddess or Hindu mythology, the Mysore paintings are a blistering combination of subtle...

In this episode, we will be talking about mesmerizing art from West Bengal, Kolkata i.e. KALIGHAT PAINTING. Kalighat painting is a traditional Indian form of art that originated in the colonial atmosphere of Calcutta in the 19th century. The Kalighat Kali Temple is the birthplace of these paintings, and this traditional form of painting owes its name. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

In this episode, we will be talking about an amazing painting named Miniature Art Painting. As the name suggests, miniature paintings are colorful handmade paintings very small in size. One of the outstanding features of these paintings is the intricate brushwork which contributes to their unique identity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we will be talking about a spectacular art form from Rajasthan Art / Painting. Pichwai paintings have their roots in Nathdwara Rajasthan. The stunning art form is a 400-year-old art one which was created depicting the beautiful life of Lord Krishna. The wall art is created by depicting the story of Shrinathji, another form of Lord Krishna holding the hill Govardhan. The story conta...

In this episode we will be talking about one of the oldest and traditional Odia painting Pattachitra. Odisha, located on India’s eastern coast, is a treasure trove of cultural heritage. It is a proud state that has preserved its cultural roots, from ancient temples to rich traditions. Pattachitra, one of Odisha’s many cultural jewels, stands out as a vibrant and intricate scroll painting tradition...

In this episode we will be talking about one of the classical painting from South region. Tanjore Painting is one of the most popular forms of classical South Indian painting. It is the native art form of Thanjavur (also known as Tanjore) city of Tamil Nadu. The dense composition, surface richness and vibrant colors of Indian Thanjavur Paintings distinguish them from the other types of paintings....

I will be talking about one of the beautiful tribal art form Gond Art / paintings. Gond Art, a vibrant expression of India's tribal heritage, captivates with its intricate designs and rich symbolism. In this comprehensive guide, we delve deep into the world of Gond Tribal Art, exploring its origins, techniques, and cultural significance. From the traditional practices rooted in ancient tribal trad...

In this episode RJ Payal will be talking about one of the oldest art form from Maharashtra Warli Art / Paintings. Warli painting is a tribal folk art originating from the North Sahyadri Range in Maharashtra, India. This traditional art form is primarily created by the Warli Adivasi community, who inhabit the region around Mumbai. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode - We will be talking about an ancient folk art from Rajasthan- PHAD Art / Painting. Phad painting or Phad art form is an Indian folk painting art form practiced mainly in the state of Rajasthan in India. This art style is a religious scroll painting style. It got its name from the long piece of cloth or scroll it is painted on. We call this long piece of scroll a Phad. This art for...

In this episode - We will be talking about an old age folk art from Uttarakhan (Kumaun Region) - AIPAN. Aipan is a ritualistic folk art, native to the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand. It is drawn to commemorate auspicious occasions, festivals and even rituals performed during death of a person. The art form is also known to offer protection against evil. While earlier, the art form was found on the f...

This episode is about an old age art from Andhra Pradesh- Telangana Kalamkari. Kalamkari is an ancient style of hand painting done on cotton or silk fabric with a tamarind pen, using natural dyes. The word Kalamkari is derived from a Persian word where ‘kalam‘ means pen and ‘kari‘ refers to craftsmanship. This art involves 23 tedious steps of dyeing, bleaching, hand painting, block printing, starc...

In this episode - In the first episode we’ll talk about one the famous folk art form in the world Madhubani art (originally Mithila art). It is a style of painting practiced in the Mithila region of India and Nepal. It is named after the Madhubani district of Bihar, India, which is where it originated. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.