Description

Madhubani art is a traditional wall art from also known as Mithila art is practiced in Mithilanchal region of north Bihar and regions bordering with Nepal. The artwork is recognized by its dominant use of geometrical patterns. Subjects of these paintings revolve around stories from Ramayana, Krishna Leela, Shiv Puran etc. or the everyday life and the natural elements such as flora and fauna. Beauty of these paintings lies in the bold characters in vibrant colors and simplistic forms and the intricate textures used as fillers in the paintings as well as the borders.