Babu Bibi
₹ 4,500.00
Painted in black and white, the old Kolkata’s Babu and Bibi (man and wife) talks about a common pass time for the couples, chatting and smoking. The painting style is known as ‘Kalighat er Patachitra’ which connects to Kalighat, the famous pilgrimage in Kolkata, and depicts the city life. Rajesh Chitrakar, an artist of the new generation has learned and mastered the art so well.
| Dimensions | 12 × 22 in |
|---|---|
| Brand |
Pingla – Patachitra |
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