Patachitra is very much about colours. Every stall displays a range of products, all bright and beautiful. Products vary from different types of scrolls and apparels to utility items like pots, jars, fans, containers and lamps.
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Title: Diversified Products of Patachitra Art Form
About the craft: Patachitra of Bengal is a tradition of visual storytelling. Stories are painted on long scrolls by the painters known as Chitrakars who gradually unfurl them while singing the stories. Patachitra is known for its bold colours, lines and strokes. The songs are called Pater Gaan. One of the fascinating aspects of Patachitra is the use of natural colours derived from local sources like fruits and flowers. The Patuas paint and sing on various themes like mythological tales, historical and contemporary themes and social issues.
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