Our appreciation of folk art will strengthen our identities, our pride in belonging to a community.People trained in the creative use of their hands soon acquire skills, excellent craftsmanship which will be the most important measure of how well we can industrialize.
F. Sionil José
The beauty of any folk art is that, it is an authentic depiction of the culture it belongs to. As it is developed organically by the people of that culture over generations, these artworks will be the best examples to study or understand the life of those people. If you truly want to understand any culture, dwell deep and understand their folk art; dance, songs, art, clothes and jewelry.
We Bring you such folk art paintings that are originated in the Indian subcontinent. What is best about it? Well…These paintings are easy to learn and can add the authentic rustic charm to your home. You will get to learn something new and will be able to show it off in your loving abode.
Warli Paintings
The Warli tribe is one of the largest tribes in India that flourished in the north shyadri region of Maharashtra. Originally Warli Paintings are drawn on the background made of a mixture of branches, earth and red brick that make a brick red background and the white pigment is made from a mixture of rice flour and water, with gum as a binder. A bamboo stick is used as paintbrush. But now you too can learn this folk art style and decorate your home.
Madhubani Paintings
Madhubani art originated in Mithila region now in Bihar. This art was practiced by the people of that region to paint the walls of their houses. Out of five distinctive styles of madhubani art: Bharni, Kachni, Tantrik, Godna and Kohbar, Bharni, Kachni and Tantrik styles were painted by ‘upper caste’ women in India and Nepal, who depicted Gods and Goddesses paintings. Whereas, People of lower castes included aspects of their daily life and symbols in their paintings. Madhubani Paintings are a beautiful and colorful art form that you can learn.
Kalamkari Paintings
Kalamkari paintings have originated from the south Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Kalamkari paintings are done in two distinct styles; Srikalahsti kalamkari(Paintings done with a pen like tool) and Pedana/Machilipatnam kalamkari(Block Printing). All the dyes used in kalamkari paintings are natural and they are painted on cotton cloths. Kalamkari is a very beautiful and endearing art form that you can learn with ease.
Gond Paintings
The Gond Rajas or Gond Tribe people are spread across Telengana, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Orissa, Maharastra, Uttar Pradesh and Chattisgarh. They are of Dravidian decent and speak language that is close to Telugu. Gonds have for generations painted the beauty of nature;flora and fauna. For special occasions or festivals they painted deities they worshiped. You too can learn the Gond painting style of lines and dots that create an illusion of movement to the artwork.
