Pattachitra’s Mythical Narratives and Why They Still Feel Fresh Today

Artforms & Heritage Pattachitra’s Mythical Narratives and Why They Still Feel Fresh Today Shirish Burde November 27, 2025 Pattachitra feels like opening a storybook where every page has been painted by someone who loves detail more than sleep. Originating from Odisha and West Bengal, this art form has been telling mythological tales for centuries—stories of […]

Madhubani: The Color-Saturated Storytelling Tradition You Didn’t Know You Needed

Artforms & Heritage Madhubani: The Color-Saturated Storytelling Tradition You Didn’t Know You Needed Shirish Burde November 27, 2025 Madhubani painting doesn’t tiptoe into a room—it bursts in wearing every color it owns. This art form from the Mithila region of Bihar has been dazzling walls, scrolls, and curious onlookers for centuries. It’s exuberant, unapologetic, and […]