Quality : 100% Handpainted Size : 12in Width... Lot 49

Quality : 100% Handpainted Size : 12in Width X 16in Height Medium : Acrylic Surface : Paper Artist : SONAM JHA ABOUT MADHUBANI / MITHILA PAINTING Madhubani painting, also referred to as Mithila Painting (as it flourishes in the Mithila region of Bihar), is characterized by line drawings filled in by bright colours and contrasts or patterns since at least the 14th century. This ancient tradition, especially elaborated for marriages, continues today. This style of painting has been traditionally done by the women of the region, though today men are also involved to meet the demand. These paintings are popular because of their tribal motifs and use of bright earthy colours. These paintings are done with mineral pigments prepared by the artists. The work is done on freshly plastered or a mud wall. For commercial purposes, the work is now being done on paper, cloth, canvas etc. Cotton wrapped around a bamboo stick forms the brush. Black colour is obtained by mixing soot with cow dung; yellow from turmeric or pollen or lime and the milk of banyan leaves; blue from indigo; red from the kusam flower juice or red sandalwood; green from the leaves of the wood apple tree; white from rice powder; orange from palasha flowers. The colours are applied flat with no shading and no empty space is left. Figures from nature & mythology are adapted to suit their style. The themes & designs widely painted are of Hindu deities such as Krishna, Rama, Siva, Durga, Lakshmi, Saraswati, Sun and Moon, Tulasi plant, court scenes, wedding scenes, social happenings etc. Floral, animal and bird motifs, geometrical designs are used to fill up all the gaps. The skill is handed down the generations, and hence the traditional designs and patterns are widely maintained. MADHUBANI / MITHILA PAINTING: A BRIEF HISTORY Madhubani painting, as a domestic ritual activity, was unknown to the outside world until the massive Bihar earthquake of 1934. House w