An Indian painting, style that originated as a wall art form in Mithila region of Bihar. Painting uses natural dyes and pigment and is done with fingers, twigs, brushes, nib-pens, and matchsticks. Today it is done on paper, cloth and canvas. Madhubani painting has received GI (Geographical Indication) status.

Artists:

Remant Kumar Mishra  +919899429912. Makes fabric, dupattas, masks etc.

Mukesh Kumar Lal +919818250463.

A popular art form of Odisha, "Pattachitra" is derived from the words patta (canvas) and chitra (picture). These are paintings done on canvas, and are manifested by rich colours, creative motifs and designs, and portray simple themes, mostly mythological. Naturally available raw materials are used.

Artists:

Ramaswar Munda +916370313478.

One of the oldest forms of Indian tribal art has its origins in the Warli region of Maharashtra. It uses geometric shapes such as circles, triangles and squares to form numerous shapes depicting life and beliefs of the Warli tribe. One of the most popular themes is a spiral chain of humans around one central motif. This in accordance with their belief that life is an eternal journey, and it has no beginning and end.

Artists:

Dilip Rama Bahotha +919503366900, email id: dilipwarli@gmail.com.

Originating in 17th century in Nathdwara temple of Rajasthan, Pichwais are intricate cloth paintings dedicated to Lord Shrinathji celebrating his different moods. They are hung behind the idol of the deity. Originally, Pichwais were painted on handspun cotton fabric. Art was conceptualized in miniature form and then created onto large surface using bright organic colours. Ornate parts very often use pure gold.

Artists:

Yugdeepak Soni  +918875100987, email id:yugdeepaksoni@gmail.com

This art form originated in Orissa and can be traced back to the time period of Ramayana and Mahabharata.  Saura art applies a fish net approach starting from the borders and motifs are filled inside them later. Different stories portrayed in Saura art are drawn on separate levels inside the borders. Saura art, has a more colourful palette than Warli art.

Artists:

Ramaswar Munda +916370313478.

This tribal art form is practised by Gond,  the largest Adivasi Community in India. They are predominantly from Madhya Pradesh. Gond art is rooted in their folk tales and culture, and thus story-telling is a strong element of every painting. This art form reflects man’s close connection with his natural surroundings and bears a remarkable likeness aboriginal art from Australia.

Artists:

Heeraman Urweti +917692033477.

This craft uses the traditional method of lost wax process of metal casting, that dates back 4000 years, to the Harappan Age. Name Dhokra is coined after the tribe of Dhokra Damar, who are settled in the central part of India. Bastar region of Chhattisgarh is the most important centre of Dhokra Craft. Antique looking handcrafted objects of Dhokra with their rustic look makes them extremely striking and appealing. 

 Artisans: 

Vijay Sonare+918770450834. 

Endemic to bamboo growing states of Assam, Tripura, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram and West Bengal, traditionally this craft used bamboo to make household items like stools, baskets, pen stands, hair clips etc. Today  eco- friendly bamboo is also being used as a smart substitute for plastics, steel and cement for housing, furnishings, construction and agricultural tools. 

 Artisans: 

Amal Das +918133897721. Assam.

Nimus Bamon +918787362402/ +919485315592. Meghalaya.

Kansa (Indian name for bronze), is an alloy of 78% copper (or brass) and 22% tin. Copper reacts with sour food, salt and lemon and can be harmful for the body. Whereas, Kansa does not react with sour acidic food and is considered the best metal to eat and cook in. Ayurveda recommends Kansa dining ware for its holistic healing, stress relieving and purifying properties.

 Artisans: 

Om Prakash +917873020007. Makes Kansa plates.