Tala Pattachitra

Description

One of the most ancient forms of artwork found in Odisha, India.  The craft depicts Hindu mythological tales in all their glory. This type of artwork has a rustic appeal and is steeped in Indian principles, customs, and rites, which are a part and parcel of the Hindu faith, and religious convictions. ”As for the palm leaf engraving, this form of Pattachitra which is in the Odiya language and is known as Tala Pattachitra is drawn on palm leaf. The palm leaves are cut off and left to dry to give the artist a hard surface to work on. They are then stitched together and then the carvings follow.

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