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Madhubani Painting

Madhubani

Ritual and domestic painting tradition of the Mithila region, historically done by women on walls and floors, now also on paper and cloth; GI-tagged in 2007.

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Madhubani, or Mithila, painting originates in the Mithila region of northern Bihar and adjacent Nepal. Women in villages such as Jitwarpur and Ranti traditionally painted walls and floors for weddings and festivals, especially the kohbar (nuptial chamber).

The tradition spans several distinct styles: Bharni (vivid colour fill, historically Brahmin practitioners), Kachni (monochrome line work, historically Kayastha practitioners), Godna, and Tantrik. It received a Geographical Indication tag in 2007.

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