🌿Thread about the incredible Pattachitra art🌿
Pattachitra evolved from Sanskrit. Patta means cloth, and Chitra means picture. Hence, Pattachitra is a picture painted on a piece of cloth. This form of art is closely related to Shri Jagannath and the temple traditions in Puri.
Thread about the incredible Pattachitra artPattachitra evolved from Sanskrit. Patta means cloth, and Chitra means picture. Hence, Pattachitra is a picture painted on a piece of cloth. This form of art is closely related to Shri Jagannath and the temple traditions in Puri.
Thread about the incredible Pattachitra artPattachitra evolved from Sanskrit. Patta means cloth, and Chitra means picture. Hence, Pattachitra is a picture painted on a piece of cloth. This form of art is closely related to Shri Jagannath and the temple traditions in Puri.
Thread about the incredible Pattachitra artPattachitra evolved from Sanskrit. Patta means cloth, and Chitra means picture. Hence, Pattachitra is a picture painted on a piece of cloth. This form of art is closely related to Shri Jagannath and the temple traditions in Puri.
Thread about the incredible Pattachitra artPattachitra evolved from Sanskrit. Patta means cloth, and Chitra means picture. Hence, Pattachitra is a picture painted on a piece of cloth. This form of art is closely related to Shri Jagannath and the temple traditions in Puri.
It is believed to have originated as early as the 12th century, it is one of the most popular living art forms & people in Odisha practice it to this day. Original Pattachitra are made from 100% natural materials & is believed to be the illustrated story books of the olden days.
It is believed to have originated as early as the 12th century, it is one of the most popular living art forms & people in Odisha practice it to this day. Original Pattachitra are made from 100% natural materials & is believed to be the illustrated story books of the olden days.
It is believed to have originated as early as the 12th century, it is one of the most popular living art forms & people in Odisha practice it to this day. Original Pattachitra are made from 100% natural materials & is believed to be the illustrated story books of the olden days.
It is believed to have originated as early as the 12th century, it is one of the most popular living art forms & people in Odisha practice it to this day. Original Pattachitra are made from 100% natural materials & is believed to be the illustrated story books of the olden days.
It is believed to have originated as early as the 12th century, it is one of the most popular living art forms & people in Odisha practice it to this day. Original Pattachitra are made from 100% natural materials & is believed to be the illustrated story books of the olden days.
The colours used are 100% natural and are prepared by the chitrakars using ancient methods. While white is made using conch shells, a mineral colour named hingula is used as red colour and a stone named harikala is used for yellow.
The colours used are 100% natural and are prepared by the chitrakars using ancient methods. While white is made using conch shells, a mineral colour named hingula is used as red colour and a stone named harikala is used for yellow.
The colours used are 100% natural and are prepared by the chitrakars using ancient methods. While white is made using conch shells, a mineral colour named hingula is used as red colour and a stone named harikala is used for yellow.
The colours used are 100% natural and are prepared by the chitrakars using ancient methods. While white is made using conch shells, a mineral colour named hingula is used as red colour and a stone named harikala is used for yellow.
The colours used are 100% natural and are prepared by the chitrakars using ancient methods. While white is made using conch shells, a mineral colour named hingula is used as red colour and a stone named harikala is used for yellow.
The creativity of Pattachitra artists is not just limited to canvas and cloth. They celebrate the art form by painting murals on the outer walls of their houses. These paintings depict mythological scenes from the Panchatantra, the Puranas, the Ramayana and the Mahabharata.
The creativity of Pattachitra artists is not just limited to canvas and cloth. They celebrate the art form by painting murals on the outer walls of their houses. These paintings depict mythological scenes from the Panchatantra, the Puranas, the Ramayana and the Mahabharata.
The creativity of Pattachitra artists is not just limited to canvas and cloth. They celebrate the art form by painting murals on the outer walls of their houses. These paintings depict mythological scenes from the Panchatantra, the Puranas, the Ramayana and the Mahabharata.
The creativity of Pattachitra artists is not just limited to canvas and cloth. They celebrate the art form by painting murals on the outer walls of their houses. These paintings depict mythological scenes from the Panchatantra, the Puranas, the Ramayana and the Mahabharata.
The creativity of Pattachitra artists is not just limited to canvas and cloth. They celebrate the art form by painting murals on the outer walls of their houses. These paintings depict mythological scenes from the Panchatantra, the Puranas, the Ramayana and the Mahabharata.
Raghurajpur: The Heritage Crafts Village of Odisha!
It is 12 kms away from Puri, Raghurajpur is the home of around 500 Chitrakars. Each household has at least 1 Chitrakar who is highly skilled & immensely creative. It is famous for Pattachitra.
Raghurajpur: The Heritage Crafts Village of Odisha!It is 12 kms away from Puri, Raghurajpur is the home of around 500 Chitrakars. Each household has at least 1 Chitrakar who is highly skilled & immensely creative. It is famous for Pattachitra.
Raghurajpur: The Heritage Crafts Village of Odisha!It is 12 kms away from Puri, Raghurajpur is the home of around 500 Chitrakars. Each household has at least 1 Chitrakar who is highly skilled & immensely creative. It is famous for Pattachitra.
Raghurajpur: The Heritage Crafts Village of Odisha!It is 12 kms away from Puri, Raghurajpur is the home of around 500 Chitrakars. Each household has at least 1 Chitrakar who is highly skilled & immensely creative. It is famous for Pattachitra.
Raghurajpur: The Heritage Crafts Village of Odisha!It is 12 kms away from Puri, Raghurajpur is the home of around 500 Chitrakars. Each household has at least 1 Chitrakar who is highly skilled & immensely creative. It is famous for Pattachitra.
What makes this place stand out from others? The cheerful smile on the face of the artisans. They will welcome you to their home. They will show you their art, crafts & paintings patiently. They will tell you about their tales of struggle.
What makes this place stand out from others? The cheerful smile on the face of the artisans. They will welcome you to their home. They will show you their art, crafts & paintings patiently. They will tell you about their tales of struggle.
What makes this place stand out from others? The cheerful smile on the face of the artisans. They will welcome you to their home. They will show you their art, crafts & paintings patiently. They will tell you about their tales of struggle.
What makes this place stand out from others? The cheerful smile on the face of the artisans. They will welcome you to their home. They will show you their art, crafts & paintings patiently. They will tell you about their tales of struggle.
What makes this place stand out from others? The cheerful smile on the face of the artisans. They will welcome you to their home. They will show you their art, crafts & paintings patiently. They will tell you about their tales of struggle.
They will explain the process of their trade. But, they will never force you to purchase anything from them. Even if you don't purchase anything, they will bid adieu with a smile. The best Pattachitra art work can be found in this village of Odisha.
They will explain the process of their trade. But, they will never force you to purchase anything from them. Even if you don't purchase anything, they will bid adieu with a smile. The best Pattachitra art work can be found in this village of Odisha.
They will explain the process of their trade. But, they will never force you to purchase anything from them. Even if you don't purchase anything, they will bid adieu with a smile. The best Pattachitra art work can be found in this village of Odisha.
They will explain the process of their trade. But, they will never force you to purchase anything from them. Even if you don't purchase anything, they will bid adieu with a smile. The best Pattachitra art work can be found in this village of Odisha.
They will explain the process of their trade. But, they will never force you to purchase anything from them. Even if you don't purchase anything, they will bid adieu with a smile. The best Pattachitra art work can be found in this village of Odisha.
It is a disciplined form of art with set rules and restrictions. A floral border is a must in Pattachitra paintings, and so is the use of natural colours, restricting them to a single tone. This creates a distinct look & feel that is typical to Pattachitra & cannot be replicated!
It is a disciplined form of art with set rules and restrictions. A floral border is a must in Pattachitra paintings, and so is the use of natural colours, restricting them to a single tone. This creates a distinct look & feel that is typical to Pattachitra & cannot be replicated!
It is a disciplined form of art with set rules and restrictions. A floral border is a must in Pattachitra paintings, and so is the use of natural colours, restricting them to a single tone. This creates a distinct look & feel that is typical to Pattachitra & cannot be replicated!
It is a disciplined form of art with set rules and restrictions. A floral border is a must in Pattachitra paintings, and so is the use of natural colours, restricting them to a single tone. This creates a distinct look & feel that is typical to Pattachitra & cannot be replicated!
It is a disciplined form of art with set rules and restrictions. A floral border is a must in Pattachitra paintings, and so is the use of natural colours, restricting them to a single tone. This creates a distinct look & feel that is typical to Pattachitra & cannot be replicated!
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