From Kashmir to KanyaKumari, from Assam to Maharashtra, India has rich and vibrant folk traditions. Here are some folk art forms that have survived ages and are still so captivating.
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Madhubani paintings from Maithili in Bihar
Marked by geometrical figures and vibrant colors, Madhubani paintings, which find mention in the epic Ramayana, were done traditionally by the women on freshly plastered mud walls and floors of huts but now these are also used as hand loom patterns.
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Warli art from Maharashtra
Warli painting is an art form of the indigenous tribes of North Sahyadri Region in Maharashtra. The simplistic form of folk art is done with minimal colors and has little or no detailing. The paintings depict the social life of the tribal people instead of mythological characters or images of deities. Yet, Warli art it is one of the most appealing folk art forms of India.