Patachitra paintings are the native of
state of Orissa. They are an animated fabulous art that portrays
the folk tales of the inhabitants of Orissa.
Patachitra is a world famous tribal painting that had its
basis from the religious group of Lord Jagannath; who is the
honored god in India. Implausible pictographic notion, distinctive
caucus and vivacious insignia make together Patachitra an
exceptional work of art in the rich legacy of Indian art.
Patachitra is largely finished on a fabric, by means of innate
insignia. Patachitra is made on suitable fabric in the shape
of cylinder.
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Generally yarn fabric or tussar silk (silk made from the mixture
of jute and silk). Then, the fabric is firstly worn and then
layered by a concoction of chalk (made out from a finely powdered
dust), tamarind seeds and stick of an adhesive solution to
provide the facade of the fabric with a stringy touch.
Then afterwards, the whole fabric is
made to dry. On the obverse portion of the fabric, a
paint of limestone powder mixed with tamarind paste
is applied.
Lastly, the work of art is polished by rasping raw
granule and refined pebbles.
As soon as Patachitra is complete, the painter scripts
the margin points and delineates the core work followed
by printing the backdrop.
After that, painter applies colors on characters and
finishes rim's ornamentation.
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A Patachitra basically portrays folklore tales connecting
different deities and the basic characteristics of patachitra
are its light, energetic colors and audacious individual strokes.
In patachitra, there are 6 primary colors used are yellow,
cherry or red, brick red, white and light black. In patachitra,
brushes are made from the hairs of a rat.
Patachitra is actually a family fine art accomplished by the
ancestors of those painters who lived in the surrounding areas
of the Jagannath temple. From the viewpoint of tourism, patachitra
is a significant memento piece.
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