Madhubani Paintings: The Spectacular Art of Bihar

The most unique feature of these paintings is that they are made by using a wide variety of tools including smooth paintbrushes, wooden twigs, feathers, matchsticks, nib pens, and even fingers. This creates a diverse range of strokes on the canvas forming a very rich piece of art that is loved and appreciated by art lovers across the lengths and breadths of the country. The Madhubani paintings narrate the story of particular occasions like the harvest season, weddings, new births, and other local festivals celebrated by the people living around the Mithila region including Holi, Durga Puja, Upanayana and the Kali Puja.