Bihar · GI-registered craft
Madhubani Painting
Line and colour painting from the Mithila region.
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What is Madhubani Painting?
Madhubani (Mithila) painting is a folk art style with dense line work, natural motifs and figures from mythology and daily life.
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Where is it from?
The Mithila region of Bihar, around Madhubani.
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How is it made?
Traditionally painted on walls and floors, today mostly on paper and cloth, using fine nibs, twigs or brushes and natural or fabric colours.
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Why is it special?
No empty space is left — patterns fill every area — and styles are passed down through families and communities.
History & tradition
Practised for generations by women of the region; Madhubani Paintings are GI-registered.
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