INDIAN DIASPORA FINE ART
> The painters have painted on
palm leaves and Tussar silk
> Wall hanging and showpieces
have been made
> These paintings are internationally
known
Interesting Facts About
Pattachitra
Pattachitra takes a lot of hard work,
patience and passion for painting.
This form of painting has a spiritual
and historic significance. Here
are interesting facts to read about
Pattachitra. Take a look!
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Fact 1 - Time Period
It takes over months to complete one
Pattachitra painting. At times, it can
take lesser than a month. Generally,
the time depends on factors such
as details and size of the paintings.
An artisan or painter needs to have
thorough practice and dedication
towards making these paintings.
Fact 2 - Natural
Ingredients Are Used
As mentioned earlier, Pattachitra
paintings make use of natural
ingredients only. The three colors
red, white and yellow are made from
natural ingredients .
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1. White color - Conch
shells.
2. Red color - Mineral
Hingula.
3. Yellow color - Harikala.
Fact 3 - Broad Scope
Originally, the paintings aren’t
restricted to just canvas and cloth.
People paint murals on the outer
walls of their house too. Highlights
of a mythological scene known
as Panchatantra, Ramayana and
Mahabharat is seen in Pattachitra.
Fact 4 - Story Scenes
Pattachitra form of art, helps old
story readers get a visual display of
what they read. As mentioned how
the paintings show Krishna’s Lila,
Vishnu’s Avatar and details about
Ramayana and Mahabharata.
Fact No 5 - Raghurajpur
Village Of Odisha
No doubt that flashes of Pattachitra
is all over Odisha. However, if
you want an excellent view of the
Pattachitra paintings, you should go
to Raghurajpur village and take a
look at the best paintings there.
Fact No 6 - Unity In
Chitrakars
The chitrakars of Pattachitra are
usually not alone, their families
equally get the credit for completing
the paintings. For instance, men