Making of Kalighat Pattachitra - Kolkata
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Artisan prepared natural dyes using leaves, seeds, roots, and are mixed with wood gum.
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The outlines of the Buddha figure are drawn first with a pencil.
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All colors are mixed in dried coconut shells.
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Artisan painting the body part of the Buddha.
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Artisan painting the Buddha canvas by following the traditional style.
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Details are given with differently sized brushes.
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Once the painting is completed, the outlines of the figures are given using black color.
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The black shade is given to the tree.
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A glimpse of a painting before framing.
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Patachitra painter displaying a traditional painting.
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Hand fan with beautiful puppet design.
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A kurta painted with fabric paint.
In the context of Bengal tradition, Patachitra means “the paintings made by Patuas using natural colours. According to legends, the art was originated among a group of artisans called ‘Patuas’ from Kalighat in the 19th century. Pattachitra is a general term for traditional, cloth-based scroll painting. One of the famous modern artists involved in Kalighat Pattachitra is Jamini Roy, who experimented immensely with the painting during his early days of the occupation.
Equally, a well-known artist is Mr. Anwar Chitrakar, a West Bengal-based person settled in the Naya village of West Medinipur district. He is a National award-winning artist who has contributed to the field greatly for long decades. His entire family is into the making of Kalighat Pattachitra easily passing the craft from generation to generation, thus conserving its heritage.
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