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The Pithora art dates back to the cave paintings that are a thousand year old. The styles range changes within each Bhil group and hold tremendous social significance. Pithora art features seven horses which portray seven hills surrounding Rathwas region. It comes enclosed inside a rectangular boundary in this painting. The rectangle stretches to the Arabian Sea in the west to Bharuch in the south, Indore in the north and the east. The line depicts river Narmada that flows through the painting. This cotton coster pithora Gujarat handicraft (multi-colored) is design derived from the pithora art. You can buy it at the website of Tribes India.
The elements in the art
Other environment things such as field and farms along with the wildlife flora and fauna, also the celestial bodies are portrayed in the map according to the relative positions. This art has gained new significance and has been in demand by the people from the old ages to the modern era. The contemporary era elements with the likes of railway tracks and computers along with airplanes are depicted in the Pithora art, thus portraying a real-life outlook of the tribe. You can buy this great piece of cotton coster pithora Gujarat handicraft (multi-colored) for your home. It is available at Tribes India website.
The unique tradition for painting
These art pieces have portrayed as a map idea this began in medieval times when Bharuch enjoyed the status of a center of trade. The Pithora art has been considered sacred and takes many days to finish, the walls get smeared in cow dung and mud preceding and following the prayers. The starting day for paintings is Tuesday and finishing day is Wednesday. The Lakhadas or the artists make the Pithora art; the members of the family are not permitted to paint. The finishing of the painting accompanies dance and songs.
This lovely piece of cotton coster pithora Gujarat handicraft (multi-colored) is bound to capture your attention, available at Tribes India website. The many varieties of Pithora art in sizes. The smallest size measures up to one foot and a half, and the largest measures a massive 145 X10 feet. The artwork resembled a code which later transformed into sacred space. The artists, throughout time, have been able to keep the essence of other art alive and also adapting to the changing scene.
About Tribe India
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