East India Region

Available Works

Madhubani

Madhubani

Intricate line-drawings filled with bright colors, depicting nature and mythology.

East IndiaClassical Painting
Pattachitra

Pattachitra

Mythological narratives painted with natural colors on specially treated cloth.

East IndiaClassical Painting
Manjusha Art

Manjusha Art

An ancient scroll painting originating from Bhagalpur, using only three colors—pink, green, and yellow.

East IndiaFolk
Kantha Embroidery

Kantha Embroidery

A type of embroidery craft in the eastern regions of the Indian subcontinent, specifically Bangladesh and West Bengal.

East IndiaTextile Art
Saura Painting

Saura Painting

Tribal mural paintings dedicated to the deity Idital, drawn on walls using white rice paste over a red earth background.

East IndiaFolk
Dhokra Art

Dhokra Art

An ancient non-ferrous metal casting using the lost-wax casting technique, known for its primitive simplicity and folk motifs.

East IndiaCraft
Sujini Embroidery

Sujini Embroidery

A narrative embroidery form traditionally used to make quilts, depicting social themes, nature, and mythology.

East IndiaTextile Art
Tikuli Art

Tikuli Art

A complex craft creating decorative items from broken glass, gold foil, and vibrant colors, originating in Patna.

East IndiaCraft
Pipli Applique

Pipli Applique

Vibrant patchwork and applique art used to create umbrellas, canopies, and wall hangings for the Jagannath Temple.

East IndiaTextile Art
Applique Work

Applique Work

A technique originating from Pipli where pieces of colored fabric are sewn onto a base cloth to form beautiful patterns.

East IndiaTextile Art
Terracotta Art

Terracotta Art

Intricate baked clay work famously seen in the magnificent temples of Bishnupur.

East IndiaCraft
Kalighat Painting

Kalighat Painting

Watercolors on paper originating near the Kalighat Kali Temple, featuring bold outlines and vibrant depictions of gods and daily life.

East IndiaFolk