This book is a work from Odisha's famous age-old Pata Chitra painting. Going through this book will give an ample knowledge on how cultural artifacts has an eminent role in the land of India. The narrative of India's handicrafts dates back to one of the oldest civilizations of the humanity. Magnificence, dignity, forms and style speaks for India's handicraft. The multitudes of variations we see in the art are exclusively exceptional whether we take round from any part of India. North, south east or west all parts of the country has their own way of depicting their arts and crafts. Past centuries of Odisha has placed the interesting and appealing art form which is known as Patachitra. It is such kind of art form which depicts our mythological history in canvas with bright colors and beautiful craftsmanship. It is an exclusive art form which differentiates it with other forms of art. Raghurajpur's handicrafts have engraved its own place in both developed and developing countries. Furthermore it has become the significant contributor to our national economy. The existing condition of India's artisans is a subject of grave apprehension, so the Government looking into the matter by designing policies for taking up traditional arts and craft for sustainable livelihood. The study is based on the planned objectives and it concentrates on those spheres. However, it is significant to mention that every study has certain limitations, which is acceptable to some extent because it depends upon the researcher to remain stick to the objectives of the study.

Painting Stories explores the accomplishments, struggles, and livelihoods of traditional artisans in Raghurajpur, a village known for its patta chitra painters. In this collection, Helle Bundgaard weaves thirty years of observations and experiences into a tapestry of stories, which together present a poignant image of the lives of Indian craft makers and their personal connections to the art that they create. The painters’ stories are situated in a rich cultural environment and steeped in social relations. For them, painting is more than a livelihood or an aesthetic expression – it is a way of life. Painting Stories is a window into a part of our world rarely seen, reminding us of both our rich diversity and our shared humanity. Written with the painters, students, and laypersons in mind, the book includes a discussion of ethnographic storytelling and resources for ethnographic writing, as well as color photographs that bring the stories to life.

Catalog of the Indian textile exhibitions.

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