Madhubani (Mithila) Painting
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Madhubani

Madhubani (Mithila) Painting

October – March Half or full day Workshop from ₹1,000 pp

Visitor Info

Location

Madhubani

Best Time

October – March

Timings

Half or full day

Entry Fee

Workshop from ₹1,000 pp

About

Madhubani (Mithila) Painting

A folk tradition painted by women on the walls of Mithila for weddings and festivals, now on paper. Learn the line-work and natural colours from a village artist.

Activities

Learn the kachni (line) and bharni (fill) styles Make colour from turmeric, soot and flowers Paint a fish or a wedding kohbar motif Visit painted homes in Jitwarpur / Ranti

Gallery

Visual Journey

Madhubani (Mithila) Painting 1
Madhubani (Mithila) Painting 2
Madhubani (Mithila) Painting 3

Experiences

Activities

Learn the kachni (line) and bharni (fill) styles
Make colour from turmeric, soot and flowers
Paint a fish or a wedding kohbar motif
Visit painted homes in Jitwarpur / Ranti

Useful Tips

Travel Tips

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The double line filled with hatching is the signature.

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Buy directly from the artists' co-operatives.

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Darbhanga is the nearest airport.