General Studies 1

Name State Pochampalli (GI Tagged) Andhra Pradesh Patola Patan, Gujarat Baluchari Murshidabad, West Bengal  Tanchoi Brocades Varanasi Chanderi Madhya Pradesh Ilkal Karnataka Tant West Bengal Nauvari Maharashtra Bomkai Odisha Konrad Tamil Nadu Kosa Chhattisgarh Paithani Maharashtra Kalamkari Andhra Pradesh Kasavu … Continue reading →

The first reference to glass-making was found in the Indian epic Mahabharata. Material evidence does not give any indication of glass beads in the early Harappan Civilisation.  The first material evidence was found in the form of beautiful glass beads … Continue reading →

Pithora Paintings Location: Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh Painted by tribal communities. Characteristics  It is said to serve a religious and spiritual purpose.  They are painted on the walls of the houses to bring peace and prosperity. Depiction of animals is … Continue reading →

Phad Painting Location: Rajasthan Theme: Historical figures like Goga Chauhan, Prithviraj Chauhan, Amar Singh Rathore and Teja Ji. Characteristics They are scroll paintings on long rectangular cloths. They are painted with vegetable colours on a lengthy piece of cloth known … Continue reading →

Thangka Painting It’s a traditional Tibetan painting style.  Paintings of Buddha are created in this style of art, on cotton or silk fabrics. Thangkas were first used as a symbol of adoration to represent Buddhism’s highest ideals. Characteristics  Young Tibetan … Continue reading →

Patua Art Location: Bengal Region Theme: Portrayal of Mangal Kavyas or auspicious tales about Gods and Goddesses. Characteristics: These paintings are done on patas or scrolls. Present Theme: Nowadays political and social statements are made by using patua art on … Continue reading →

Kalinga Painting Location: Kalighat Kali Temple, Kolkata Origin: Kalighat paintings originated in the 19th century Bengal. Theme: The depiction of Hindu gods and other mythological characters. Characteristics Easily reproduced by lithography. Use of water color Warli Painting Location: Maharashtra Origin: … Continue reading →

Pattachitra Paintings Location: Odisha Theme: It is based on Hindu mythology and especially inspired by Jagannath and the Vaishnava sects. Characteristics  It is a traditional, cloth-based scroll painting. Paintings are done on small strips of cotton cloth. Natural colours are … Continue reading →

Madhubani Paintings Location: Mithila region of Bihar Theme: Hindu Gods and mythology, along with scenes from the royal court and social events like weddings. Characteristics No space is left empty and the gaps are filled by paintings of flowers, animals, … Continue reading →

Tanjore Paintings Tanjore painting is famous for its gold coating decoratives. It traces its origin to the Vijayanagara and Nayaka period. The Maratha rulers immensely patronised them during the 18th century and the painting reached its peak under the patronage … Continue reading →