Kangana Dhamija (Class VII)

KANGANA DHAMIJA (CLASS VII)

BIRLA BHARATI, KOLKATA

Form of art chosen: PATTA CHITRA 

Place of origin: Pattachitra is one of the ancient artworks of Odisha, originally created for ritual use and as souvenirs for pilgrims to Puri, as well as other temples in Odisha. About Pattachitra:Pattachitra is a general term for traditional, cloth-based scroll painting, based in the eastern Indian states of Odisha and West Bengal. Pattachitra artform is known for its intricate details as well as mythological narratives and folktales inscribed in it. Pattachitras are a component of an ancient Bengali narrative art, originally serving as a visual device during the performance of a song. Pattachitra style of painting is one of the oldest and most popular art forms of Odisha. Pattachitra is thus a painting done on canvas, and is manifested by rich colourful application, creative motifs and designs, and portrayal of simple themes, mostly mythological in depiction. Pattachitra paintings are found in: •Raghurajpur, Puri, Danda Sahi, Parlakhemundi, Chikiti, Digapahandi, Sonepur, Dharakote (Odisha) •Birbhum, West Midnapore, Nayagram of Pingla block in Jhargram, Bardhaman, Murshidabad district and Kalighat region (West Bengal) 8 interesting facts about Pattachitra painting: 1.A single Pattachitra painting can even take months to complete. 2.Original Pattachitra paintings are made from 100% natural materials Pattachitra paintings are not just restricted to cloth and canvas. 3.Pattachitra art is believed to be the illustrated story books of the olden days. 5. The best Pattachitra art work can be found in the Raghurajpur village of Odisha. 6. Pattachitra paintings are known for their floral borders. 7. Pattachitra art is practised by the entire family of chitrakars. 8. These paintings are mainly done by men, now Pattachitra art is done by women and girls too.