History
ORIGIN & HISTORY
Demo placeholder — Replace with verified historical information. Madhubani painting originated in the Mithila region of Bihar and Nepal. Traditionally created by women on walls and floors of homes during ceremonies, the art form was documented more widely after the Bihar earthquake of 1934.
Technique
TRADITIONAL TECHNIQUE
Demo placeholder — Paintings are made on handmade paper or cloth using natural pigments, bamboo pens and fingers. Geometric patterns and narrative scenes from mythology are characteristic.
Materials Used
Handmade paperClothNatural pigmentsBamboo pens