Mithila Hand Painting from Nepal

Mithila is the region of Maithili speaking people where ancient ritual practices have survived unhindered for centuries. Several traditions of women's floor- and wall- art were associated with these ritual practices, and continue till recently in their orthodox form. W.G. Archer named a communal activity rooted in tradition the art of art in Mithila, as Mithila Art. Mithila art is inseparable aspect of Maithili culture. It is a part of family ceremonies, village festivals and religious celebrations. Maithili women whether literate or illiterate, the upper caste or lower caste make this art on these occasions. As more sophisticated art is practiced by upper caste (Brahman and Kayastha), the schedule caste or backward people draw very simple arts of animals like horses and elephants and different plants which are not complicated and complex but very innovative and unique in their designs and motifs.

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This painting is painted on hand made Lokta paper which is unique paper of Nepal. The painting depicts the scene of Man carrying his children while going to work in a farm.

Size 20x30 inch .