Description

Tribal life is depicted in bright cheerful colors through painting on tussore silk. The scene here shows the woman in her thatched and painted hut, getting ready to cook the evening meal. The other family members return after the days' toil with firewood, the child holding the mid-day lunch bag on her head. Yellow birds, darting squirrels, the faithful dog and fowl greet them as they return, tired but happy.

History

Orissa is home to a number of tribes and many styles of tribal painting flourish. This painting belongs to one of the styles of such tribal art using simply drawn figures.

Skills

The artist must have a vivid imagination to capture tribal life so simplistically yet so beautifully.

Aesthetics

The painting is simplistic in style, but notable are the happy humans and animals which are bound to bring cheer to the viewer. The neatly painted figures add to the pleasing look of this painting.

Material

Fabric paints used on tassar silk(non-mulberry silk)

Care

Protect from dust and moisture.