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Indrosphere Nov 11, 2024

Naya village, West Medinipur, is a treasure trove of Patachitra! Skilled potuas bring history & stories to life on clay canvases with vibrant colours & soulful Pater Gaan. A must-visit for art lovers & culture enthusiasts! #Patachitra #folkart #IndianArt

http://indroyc.com/2024/11/11/a-journey-to-naya-village-the-home-of-west-bengals-pot-painting-tradition/

A Journey to Naya Village: The Home of West Bengal’s Pot Painting Tradition

Naya village in West Medinipur is a vibrant hub of Patachitra, a traditional folk art combining painting and storytelling. The potuas, skilled artists, create colorful murals on clay while singing …

Indrosphere

Knowledge Zone Apr 15, 2024

#PhotoOfTheDay: #Patachitra is a traditional cloth-based scroll #Painting from West Bengal and Odisha of India and parts of Bangladesh that is characterized by bright colors and bold outlines.

The #Patua community of West Bengal has an ancient history of practicing patachitra. Patachitras are a component of an ancient Bengali narrative art, originally serving as a visual device during the performance of a song.

#WorldArtDay

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pattachitra