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Patachitra on Raslila
Suman Chitrakar2018
Banglanatak
Kolkata, West Bengal, India
The Raslila or Ras dance is a popular story of Krishna found in Hindu scriptures and literature such as the Bhagavata Purana and Geet Govinda. This Patachitra depicts Raslila where Krishna is playing the flute for Radha and her sakhis (girl friends).
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Details
- Title: Patachitra on Raslila
- Creator: Suman Chitrakar
- Date Created: 2018
- Location: Paschim Medinipur
- Subject Keywords: Crafts, Patachitra, Scroll Painting, Craftspersons, Artists, Bengal, Geographical Indication, Culture, Cultural Tourism
- Rights: Banglanatak.com
- Medium: Natural colour on paper
- 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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