Tribal Story
₹ 6,500.00
The location of these Patachitra Shilpi or artists falls in a place, popularly known as Jangal Mahal in West Bengal. The area is home to a number of indigenous tribes like Santhals, Vills, Mundas. The paintings, for obvious reasons, depict the tribal culture. One such example by Nazra Chitrakar, who learnt the art from her older generations and is now passing it on to her successors.
| Dimensions | 22 × 28 in |
|---|---|
| Brand |
Pingla – Patachitra |
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