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This Patachitra depicts the story of Goddess Durga. The song refers to 'Kamale Kamini' which is another name of the Goddess.

Anwar Chitrakar2018

Banglanatak

Banglanatak
Kolkata, West Bengal, India

This Patachitra depicts the folk story of 'Kamale Kamini'. She is another incarnation of Goddess Durga.

Details

  • Title: This Patachitra depicts the story of Goddess Durga. The song refers to 'Kamale Kamini' which is another name of the Goddess.
  • Creator: Anwar 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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