Tribal Handcrafts
Tribal Handcrafts blog has come a long way, writing about inspiring tribal and folk art forms present across this diverse land of India.
Indian Tribal Art Forms
With over 2,500 tribes and regional groupings, India’s cultural richness is reflected in the diverse forms of art created by the nation’s native population. These old art forms have witnessed transformations over time. Acrylics and inks have substituted natural dyes and pigments, and traditional artworks, which were mostly used to decorate home surfaces, are now depicted on canvasses.
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Enter the beautiful world of Tribal art which is full of stories, history and origins of different tribal and folk art forms. There is something new every week in our posts. Do drop by and check out our latest posts.
Tribal What is Aipan Art?
Aipan art is a ritualistic art form that originally came from Uttarakhand. This painting is also done on floors, gates,...
Tribal Nirmal Art
What is Nirmal Art? Nirmal, a cultural town in Adilabad, is a world-renowned oil painting center. Nirmal Painting is a...
Tribal Mandana Paintings
Rajasthan is one of the world’s most beautiful locations. The Province is well- known for it’s delicious food, magnificent architectural style,...
Tribal Channaptna Toy Art
What is Channaptna Toy Art? The amazing toys of Channapatna are made with vibrant wooden toys that are unique and...
Tribal Chittara Art
Chittara Art is a kind of artwork in which the floors and walls of home entrances are decorated with geometric designs...
Tribal Handcrafts
- Tribal textiles
- Brassware (Dhokra)
- Terracotta
- Tribal Masks
- Canvas art
- Appliques
- Embroidered items
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What Tribals Say
I use the cultural information/stories given to me by my grandmother, mother, aunties and my guru in my artwork
Agnesh Kerketta Jashpur Chhatisgarh
My name is Bhuri Bai I was born in Zher. I started painting at a young age from my mother who taught me how to make huts and decorate them with cows that became a prominent symbol in my work. Later I transferred my paintings from mud to paper and canvas
Bhuri Bai Zher Madhya Pradesh
My name is Kalam Patua I live in Rampurhat in West Bengal. I am a self taught Kalighat artist. I use the cultural knowledge gained from my family.
