Mithila folk painting

Fill bold outlined motifs (fish, peacock, sun, lotus pond, bamboo grove) with the classic bright flat colours and fine double-line borders, matching the traditional pattern rules to finish a panel.

Heritage note

Part of the living heritage of Nepal, India. Some forms of this practice carry deep meaning for the communities who keep it; here we describe the play and the craft only, with respect for its roots.

Origins

A living tradition passed from person to person; it is not tied to a single dated origin. It belongs to the cultural world of South Asia.