Amidst the corona virus outbreak, most of us are working from home (WFH). Some of us are used to WFH, but for most this is definitely a new way. No more tea or lunch breaks with colleagues, no more walks after lunch and evening parties are way off the grid. WFH can feel challenging at times.
I have been working from home for the past six years. In 2015, when I started my venture, I opted for WFH instead of a co-working space. Initially it was to avoid extra costs. And then it was the comfort and flexibility a home office offers.
I am also a Yoga Teacher and I take sessions on stress management and relieving body pain through breathing and stretching practices.
Combining my work experience, I am sharing five simple tips to work from home effectively and comfortably.
When working from home, you will probably feel no need to have a routine. Most of us just jump on to work right after checking emails first thing in the morning.
Try to start your day with some for of exercise, yoga, meditation, mindfulness. Whatever works for you, do that. You will see your energy levels going up.
Freshen up, wear nice clothes and get ready to work.
Be grateful that you have the chance to work and to be with your family at the same time. Not everyone has this luxury.
After work hours, take time out for introspection, hobbies, family, building a new skill. That’s the silver lining of WFH. You save on the travel time, so you will have those couple of extra hours in hand now.
A proper routine will allow you to have a productive work day as well as a Happy Day overall.
When we mix up our spaces and we end up feeling distracted. So, if you can, have a separate room. Your study area or guest room can be turned into a temporary office space with a chair and a desk or table. Avoid using the sofa or the couch. A chair and desk will give you proper back and arm support.
If you live in a smaller space, you can turn a corner of your room into your work space.
You can even consider a make-shift standing desk as an alternative option. I use one of my side cupboards which gives enough elevation and is decently broad, as my standing desk. Be creative and find a good hack using your furniture.
Now that you are settled in a work space, it is important to have a time check. We all lose track of time while working. Deciding your dedicated work hours can help you plan your day better.
Remind yourself to take breaks from the screens. While on your breaks, you can stretch your body. Simple practices like stretching your shoulders, arms and legs, wrist and neck rotations, deep breathing; will help to rejuvenate your mind and body.
Also take out time to talk to your friends or check on your family. Locking yourself in a work space isn’t going to make you more productive. Being engaged and happy will.
Most importantly, don’t let work overflow on your personal and family time.
Expecting your family members to change their routine and behave in a certain way so you don’t feel distracted, isn’t fair. That TV will be switched on and they will talk and go about doing their regular chores. Figure out a way together and respect their time and space as well.
If you find your family members around your work space at times of your meetings or calls, it is OK. Don’t make it a big deal. In these times, we all are in the same boat. Our colleagues, customers, stakeholders - everyone understands this and will be happy to accommodate.
Let's remember we are bringing work to home and not vice-versa.
We all work with people and share great bonds with our team members. So, after a few days of working all alone, you may experience boredom, dullness or lack of motivation.
On such days, remind yourself why you picked up this job. If you enjoy what you do, then this lack of motivation will fade away real soon. It is just about reminding yourself.
Even if your job is something that pays your bills, that should come as a huge motivation. You can’t expect your boss to motivate you all the time. You must find it within.
If you feel lonely, talk to your friends and share a good laugh. Listen to music, indulge in a hobby, talk to your family, dance if you like. Get into action mode. If you are enjoying your time, then these moments of dullness will fade away easily.
To wrap up I would say, this is a new way for many of us, so give yourself and others some time to settle in this new rhythm. And do all of this with a big smile.
Happy Working from Home!
Stay Home. Stay Safe.
~Chanchal Badsiwal, Founder & Designer Chanchal ~ Bringing Art to Life
]]>Have you sometimes struggled to choose a bag for yourself? Not sure which bag will go with what attire and for what occasion? If yes, then you will surely find a lot of help in this blog.
Here are some of the bags which are versatile and functional yet extremely elegant. In past 3 years I have created my own version of these bags keeping in mind the everyday needs as well as for special occasions.
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Here are some of the bags which are versatile and functional yet extremely elegant. In past 3 years I have created my own version of these bags keeping in mind the everyday needs as well as for special occasions.
Shoulder bags
One of the most favorite bags of women of all age groups and extremely comfortable to carry, these bags come with a single or double strap that goes over the shoulders. They also come in various shapes and sizes. Team these up with your denims, ankle length pants and kurtis or formal wear and you are good to go.
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Tote Bags
A Tote is a large, double handled bag usually with an open top. It is meant to carry a lot of stuff. Untill few years back I didn’t see a lot of textile based Totes in India except for the Jholas. So while making our first few Totes, I had two important aspect in mind ~ Spacious & Classy.
Our Totes can carry your laptops/tablets, notebooks, wallets, keys and misc. So they are perfect for women who love to carry the world in their bags. They are also great as office bags. Unlike Jholas, our Totes don’t look out of shape and bulky. We also added a top zip on these Totes to secure your stuff. So here is our version of the very classy Tote bag:
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Bucket Bags
As the name suggests, the bag has a look of a huge bucket. Although a lot of Bucket bags come with a drawstring but we have a different take. Ours Big Bucket Bag comes with a zip top.
Here is what our take on Bucket Bag. We also call them Bucket Tote Bag because of the big size and functionality of our bags.
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Duffle Bags
These bags are also called barrel bags because of its shape. Shaped like a barrel Duffle bags usually come with shoulder-length handles as well as with longer slings. They were used traditionally used for travel or for sports equipment. However, our duffle bags are smaller in size and are elegantly made using beautiful Ikats and Kalamkaris to go with you Sarees to your Little Black dress. Our duffle bags come with studs on the base and they sit beautifully on your work table or coffee table.
Our special edition of Silk Duffle Bags are meant for special evenings when you do have to carry a few things.
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Box Bags
Our Box Bags are our version of shoulder bags with a twist. With their firm shapes and handy size ~ the box bags can be teamed up with any attire. These gorgeous one sit elegantly and are great for office as well as going out with friends for a coffee catch up.
Our Jute Fusion Box Bags even come with longer strap.
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Messenger Bags
Inspired by the bags used by our good old postman, these bags come with long straps and no handles. These bags are spacious and are usually worn as a cross body. In modern perspective, they can also be used to carry your tablets/iPad.
I use them as an alternative to my laptop bag for a more casual look and it can also be your weekend office bag.
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Cross body/Sling bags
Although all the bags that come with longer straps or slings can be called Sling bags, but the difference is usually in the size. Sling bags are smaller and come handy when you do not wish to carry a big bag. I find them extremely convenient for vacations. Just perfect to carry your wallet/cash and few other knick-knacks and you are good to go out.
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Round Bags
I personally call them Dhol Bags because they look like a small Dholak ~ a music instrument I love so much. These super quirky shape bag are just perfect to glam up any attire for the weekend or a vacation. We have jazzed up our round bags by combining contrast colors on both sides:
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Clutches
The clutch is a small hand-held purse which is meant to be clutched and hence the name. These small purses are used to carry cash, phone, cards and key. A silk or embroidered clutch is ideal for evening parties and go beautifully with your sarees and party wears. A rather simpler version in cotton or simpler material is perfect to carry day to day activities. They are extremely handy so can be easily kept in your bigger handbags as well.
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These names are not a must know, however, it is always good to know what you own. But more important is to just know what you need. As much as we all love our bags, it is the lady who is carrying these bags and her requirements which are most important! So go ahead and give your bag the names you like. Say Bagwati! :)
As a designer and more importantly as a human being, I think everything that is being created has two sides to it. How it is created and how well it is created.
How it is created: meaning the resources/material that are going in the process, are they good for us/earth/atmosphere around us. To put it in perspective it would include how positive/negative/neutral these are material are for us (body/mind) as well as the planet in the long run. This includes carbon footprints of the process, biodegradability of the material, any other harm created to humans/other species by using a certain material or process or both. The other aspect is the human resource which includes working conditions provided to people, basic hygiene level and a healthy environment, fair wages for the task done.
How well is it created: this shows the quality of the produce and for how long can it be used by the consumer/user. A product which has a decent life, would require less of purchasing the same again, which in turns would mean less production and less harm to the atmosphere/planet/natural resources.
Keeping both the sides in mind, a sustainable product is the one which does fairly well on above two parameters.
Fashion is one of the largest causes of pollution. And a great part of this also comes post purchase which means the increasing consumption (buying more than you need) and filling the landfills (throwing away what you stop using). I do believe the whole cycle of sustainable fashion includes producers and consumers both. How responsibly it is produced as well as how responsibly it is consumed.
I do not see myself as a part of the fashion industry as much as I see myself someone who loves Traditional Textiles/Art and is finding ways to create accessories using them. But I do understand Bags and Jewelry are part of Fashion. As a process we have a huge focus on above points right from the beginning, even before I heard about these terms in context to fashion. Solely because we owe this to each other and to the planet. The great emphasis is given to the processes and material as well as the human resources which I believe is the core to what we do. In the past we have shared with you all about the process of a Chanchal and why we will never use Leather ever. This transparency makes me more comfortable with what we do and also as an entity keeps us on our toes.
There have been instances where as a designer and as a seller both I have stopped some of our regular customers to purchase a piece which they didn't need but liked/loved. And both the parties have seen the value in the context. I take immense pride when I see a customer after 2 years of their purchase and still happily using their bags. And I feel equally pained when I get a feedback on the quality of bag which did not meet a customer's expectation. Those have been far and few since we started and we take those very very seriously.
I am keeping this discussion open and would like to hear from you all - What do you think is Sustainable Fashion and what all we can do differently to make this planet more livable.
~Chanchal Badsiwal
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The Textile and Art forms used in our products are created with Love. The textiles are sourced ethically from the Artisans and Weaving houses directly to make sure it is not made in a machine made textile factory where hundreds of people work in crunched spaces.
Our Artisans and Weavers enjoy what they do and have been doing this for generations and generations. They are the ones to keep the Art of hand made alive!
The Bags that we made are made in a small workshop where everyone knows each other. We share, we create, we talk, we laugh and we make each piece carefully.
The Dokra pieces are made in Villages of Chattisgarh & Odisha by families who have been making this Art form for generations and are extremely passionate about their work.
We are turning 3 and we are happy to have been able to create awareness about the work our Artisans and Weavers do in the villages of India. And we are committed to our Vision.
Thank you for supporting Chanchal.
]]>The next day I again received a call from him and he thanked me for transferring the money. He was calling from Puri (the closest city from his village). I knew he goes there to courier his work. There is a DTDC office which helps him in sending his courier. However, this time he was not there to courier. He was calling me from a hospital where he had got his daughter for a treatment. He told me his 2 years old daughter had poked her own eye. It was red for past few days. Since there are no good hospitals near his village, the only place he could get the eye checked was in Puri. So after waiting for few days he hesitatingly had called me a day before.
He kept the phone down after thanking me multiple times and on the other side of the phone I was trying to be brave and hold my tears, and assured him that he can call me anytime if he needs anything - just about anything.
For next few days I called him every alternate day to check about his daughter's health. Now she is absolutely fine and is back home.
My hands are shivering while I am penning this note down. I am happy and sad at the same time. But I know this is not something which I can keep to myself.
Bishnu with his daughter
The reason I wanted to share this story was to THANK ALL OF YOU who have made it possible for us to support these brilliantly talented artists/craftsmen/weavers. I wanted to let you all know that you guys have made a difference to some ones life. And that we could not do all of this without the support and patronage that we receive from you all.
THANKS A LOT EVERYONE!!!
~ Chanchal Badsiwal
One of Bishnu's creation ~ Dokra Jewelry
]]>While we were in Bagru our artisan team shared their worries about competition from Screen printing process. For last few years, screen printing process is being used for every type of block printing work ranging from Machilipatnam Kalamkari to Dabu. It is a faster way of block printing where big screen mesh are used in with screen frames. A screen is made of a piece of mesh stretched over a frame. A stencil is made by blocking off parts of the screen, forming the negative image of the design to be printed.
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We were astonished to see the speed of these units and the amount of fabric which can be printed in a day was 5-6 times more than hand-block printing.
Although for mass production work, this could be a solution, but it kills the spirit of traditional handmade process. And the final output is available for a lot more cheaper price which increases the competition for artisan community. No way they can compete with the production level and reduced prices, hence in a long run this certainly will be a factor to demotivate hand-block artisans to do what they love doing.
All this work was done in less than 30 mins (while we were there).
A message from our hand-block artisan team to all our customers ~ “We can not compete with them. But this will never be same as what we do. Hope people can see the difference and appreciate the traditional method.”
With the hope in their hearts our artisan team keeps doing the gorgeous work of block-printing and we will keep doing our bit!
If you like our products and this blog, do share it with your friends and family! Our effort is to bring traditional Art & Textiles in newer ways! Do give us a thumbs up @ www.facebook.com/ethnicchanchal or follow us @ https://www.instagram.com/chanchal_badsiwal/
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Indigo
Indigo process follows the Dabu printing. Dabu printed area acts like a resistant for Indigo dye. The process starts after the first layer of Dabu printing is done and the fabric has dried up. Indigo powder is mixed up in deep bore wells. The fabric is then dipped in this water.
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A lot of people would not know a very interesting fact about Dabu Printings. This very gorgeous block printing is done using black earth mixed with tree gum and a powder from wheat grains. There is no color so the earthen brown we see is the actual color of earth. The mixture is applied on the fabric (which is usually cream or white) using various wooden blocks. The artisan pats the wood block dipped in the mixture with utmost precision.
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Artisan working on Halda block printing
Colors being fermented
Red color ready to use
~ A beautiful lady walked into our stall. She loved our clothing collection and she decided to go for a change of clothing before she enjoys the rest of the Mandi. So from her denim shorts, she changed into our chic Ajrakh Skirt. :). She loved it and we loved her spontaneity!
~Another lovely lady walked into our stall and picked up one of the Jute Kalamkari Bag. We were going to pack the bag for her when she stopped us and told us not to waste extra packaging. It is a small gesture from her side but a great thought for us. This was not the first time we experienced this thoughtfulness from our customer, but every time this happens we feel extremely proud of having such wonderful people shopping with us. We use recyclable paper bags as packaging, however, responsible customers like her make Chanchal even more environment friendly.
~One of our customers asked us ~ So how do you compensate your artisans? Do they profit share with you?
Our answer to them was plain and simple – No we do not profit share. The reason behind this is simple ~ business goes through lot of ups and downs. There are good months and there are not so good months. We can’t have our artisans/weavers communities share the load of this. Our way of compensating is two pronged ~ invest in raw material and partial advance payment to the Artisans. This helps Artisans save their own money and not use it as working capital in our case. The time in production can be a few months in most of the Art creation so we make sure that our Artisans are not hit by this time gap.
As soon as their part is done ~ we make full payment of their creation, time and hard work. Even before the material goes through the second phase of work, our Artisans/Weavers are paid fully. Most of the Artisans/Weavers working with us are living in the hinterlands and this is their only income stream. So while we take the hit of fluctuations, our partners in work are kept away from the the second stage of Production (for instance apparel, bags & accessories making using fabric and other art forms etc), Marketing & Advertising and Sales. We respect them as Artists and we DO NOT believe in making them do what they do not want to do. Artisans & Weavers prefer doing what they enjoy and are great at, and we at Chanchal make sure that’s how it is kept.
Experiences like these show there is an increase in awareness level of people. And it’s a great feeling to have people who really care shopping with us. Thanks to you all for being such responsible customers and above all responsible citizens! We are indeed proud to have you all around! :)
In response to my answer, a lot of people have shown strong interest in going to these hidden villages, meeting these artists/weavers personally and seeing their work.
]]>This interest and strong urge of so many of you pushed us to do something about it and create a medium to connect you with our community of Artists/Weavers.
Chanchal ~ in association with Make It Happen, brings to you an opportunity to spend some time with the community of Artist/Weavers in Bihar.
Make It Happen pioneers in cultural themed travel programs in India and together we have created a unique experience for travel and art lovers.
The first of its kind trip starts with Patna, the capital city of Bihar. From Patna, we head to the land of Sita ~ Madhubani. Madhubani was part of Mithila region, which was the Kingdom of King Janak, Sita’s father.
At Madhubani, you will meet and interact with renowned Artists of one of the most ancient art forms. See them create these beautiful paintings and, if you like, learn the basics while you interact with him.
Explore this old village and see for yourself the struggle, the joy, the daily life of people of Madhubani.
Fromm here, we will further take you to Bhagalpur where weaving is practiced for hundreds of years by the local artisans. We will take you to a weaving community where you can go through the process of weaving of famous Tassar Silk as well as local weaves.
Every place has its own some unique local art forms so we will also get a chance to see the process of making Thread Paintings.
The exploratory trip has even more to it – after Bhagalpur we head to Rajgir where we will visit Gridhakuta, a hill where Buddha carried out many dialogues with his disciples after he achieved enlightenment. Shanti Stupa is at the peak of Gridhakuta, another gem to be touched while we are on our journey.
From here we head to Nalanda. The ruins of the old university can still be found. Let us take a dip in the past here.
The last halt of the trip will be at Bodhgaya. In our quest of finding our own peace, let us explore the heart of Buddhism.
The trip comes to an end at Patna, from where we begin.
So come and experience the various expressions of Bihar with us ~ the land rich in its culture and history.
About Make It Happen: A travel company born out of the passion to offer travelers authentic and local experiences bringing about awareness and appreciation of diversities in culture and mutual respect to communities we visit. Know more about them here: http://makeithappen.co.in/
About the Trip: It is 7 days, 6 nights trip which starts from Patna.
Highlights:
• Orientation with a senior artist of Madhubani Paintings
• Orientation with Tassar Silk weavers in Bhagalpur
• Orientation with Thread Painting artist in Bhagalpur
• Visit Bodhgaya where Prince Siddhartha attained enlightenment
• Visit Nalanda, an ancient centre of Buddhist learning
Date: 24 Feb - 02 Mar 2017
Cost Starting from : INR 44500 ( Group of 6 )
Referral Discount: INR 2000
Early bird discount for booking by 15th Dec: INR 2500
For Booking and detailed itinerary: http://makeithappen.co.in/bihar-art-culture-tour-2/
]]>Not just because we were sold out on some of our bags and dresses categories (that is one reason of course :p) but because we once again realized we are on a great journey.!
For us every flea/exhibition is an opportunity to spread awareness about Art & Textiles. We take these opportunities very seriously. On our stalls, we put little danglers with trivia on what we do, hence create an atmosphere which can be a conversation starter. People who visit our stall read these which gives us an opportunity to further explain. We speak with everyone who visits our stall and share the process of particular Art/textile creation. The idea is not to make a customer, the idea is to share our heritage. Heritage which we have been losing over time. Most of the people who have visited have been extremely patient and they have been generous too by sharing this information further.
This Sunday we saw many of our old customers coming back to us and bringing more people with them who believe in what we do!
~This Sunday we had our first customer who bought her first "No Leather" bag. We could not have started with a better note.
~We also had a visitor who have just completed her study of how bag making industry is adding on to the woes of pollution by using more material which are not bio-degradable. And the increase in the use of leather bags. She loved what we do and we loved what she had to share. :).
She became our new happy customer.
~One of our previous customer visited the Sante from kilometers away. She had come specially to check out our new collection :). This time she came with her parents who had reached Bangalore just few hours back. They also wanted to see why their daughter keeps mentioning about Chanchal.
There are many many such stories that we experience on every day basis. We see this is a wave ~ a wave of change, a wave of hope! And this wave
be very powerful! :) :)
(Chanchal At Sunday Soul Sante)
~ Chanchal
This is not the story of just one village, but something we keep hearing all around. These experiences make me aware of the ground realities and the need to revive and sustain our village economies before everyone leaves the place they belong to.
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Many families living in the temple town of Kanchipuram and nearby villages have their own looms and weaving is done at home. Usually every member of the family is part of the process and weaving is the last part of the technical process.
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An art form that uses bamboo pen and natural colors to create intricate designs on cotton or silk fabric.
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Origin
Currently prevalent in India and Iran, Kalamkari originated 3000 years ago in SriKalahasti and Machilipatnam (Andra Pradesh).
Interesting Myths/Facts
When artists and musicians in ancient India took to depicting stories rather than narrating them, Kalamkari was born. From Village to village, they created canvas paintings of stories from Hindu mythology, using locally available plants and minerals.
Sri Kalahasti nurtured free style hand painting of Gods, scenes and images from Hindu mythology. Machilipatnam Kalamkari prospered under Mughal patronage and used carved wooden blocks for outlines and pen to draw finer details to create motifs and imagery of Persian influence.
Karrupur, a third form of Kalamkari emerged in Tanjavur region during the Maratha rule, where Kalamkari was used to further embellish brocade work on woven fabric.
Kalamkari for you
We bring to you Kalamkari Dupattas, Bed Linen and furnishings from renowned artisans around India - combining the pleasure of owning an intricate ancient art with privilege of experiencing its grace like royalty.
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Pattachitra, traditional paintings from Odisha, is a combination of two Sanskrit words – ‘Patta’ means cloth and ‘Chitra’ means picture.
Origin
It dates back to the time of construction of Lord Jagannath’s
Temple in 12th Century A.D.
Interesting Myths/Facts
Pattachitra paintings were originally substitutes for worship on days when the main temple doors were shut for the 'ritual bath‘ of the deity. The ritual continues even today.
Raghurajpur, a village in Odisha, is particularly famous for this unique art and has been declared as a ‘Heritage Village’ by the Indian Govt, where about 120 families are devoted to this art form.
The Craft
A canvas for painting is prepared by coating the cotton cloth with a mixture of chalk and gum made from tamarind seeds. After which the Chitrakaar (artist) paints the canvas with vegetable and stone colors.
Would love to know if any of you own a Pattachita Painting…
]]>This craft is practiced by the tribals and artisans living in Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Orissa and Chhatisgarh. Inspired by the folklores, beautiful jewelry and intricate artifacts are made using Brass.
]]>This craft is practiced by the tribals and artisans living in Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Orissa and Chhatisgarh. Inspired by the folklores, beautiful jewelry and intricate artifacts are made using Brass.
Origin
It was named after the Dhokra Damar tribes who were the traditional metal-smiths of West Bengal
Interesting Facts
Dokra is one of the oldest (almost 4000 years old) and most advanced method of metal casting. One of the earliest known lost-wax artifact was found in Mohenjo-daro civilization.
Method
There are two main processes of wax casting: solid casting and hollow casting, former predominant in South India and latter in Central and Eastern India
If you have any story about this art form or you are in possession of any artifact of this art form, please do share with us.
]]>Madhubani (or Mithila Paintings) is an ancient art form of Bihar and some neighboring villages of Nepal
]]>Madhubani (or Mithila Paintings) is an ancient art form of Bihar and some neighboring villages of Nepal
Origin
In folklore, Madhubani dates back to Ram -Sita Kalyanam (marriage). King Janak commissioned artists to create paintings for the divine wedding and create murals on the palace walls. It has been a tradition ever since. Women decorate their huts with these beautiful paintings on festivals and important functions.
Interesting Facts/Myths
Madhubani paintings sprung back into prominence during 1934 earth quake in Bihar—when a British officer took notice. In 1960 after a severe draught, the art form was transmitted on paper. The revived art served (and continues to serve) as a source of livelihood and hope for the artists.
Japan has a Mithila museum with around 850 paintings
The craft
Natural colors made of plants, fruits and vegetables are used for paper paintings. Bamboo twigs, match-sticks are still used to paint on paper
Prominent Artists
Late Padmshree Sita Devi, Late Padmashree Jagdamba devi, Late Padmashree Ganga Devi, Late Padmashree Mahasundari Devi, Late Chano Devi, Shilpa Guru Bauwa Devi, Godavri Dutt, Pawan Jha, Mithilesh Kumar Jha and Prabhat Kumar Jha
If you have any story about this art form or you are in possession of any artifact of this art form, please do share with us
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