Tag: Patachitra Paintings

  • Patachitra Paintings: Midinipur, West Bengal

    Patachitra Paintings: Midinipur, West Bengal

    Paintings Traditionally, the Patachitra painters are known as ‘Chitrakars’ (Lit. Artists) . – Patta paintings are done on small strips of cotton cloth. The canvas is prepared by  coating the clothe with a mixture of chalk and gum, made from tamarind seeds. – First, the initial lines are drawn. Usually the women members, prepare the glue, the canvas and apply…