As such, the Banswitti, a secondary theme, includes the male component of the wedding union to balance an overwhelming female depiction by the lotus. A version of Mithila art, Banswitti ...

Mithila painting has evolved as a tradition that started about 700 years ago, with women using flower pigments and bamboo to adorn walls with religious motifs and wedding décor. The themes of the ...

Organised by Madhubani Art Centre and the Akademi, 'Mithila Ramayan' features works by veteran and young women artists from Bihar and has taken Jha 20 years in the making. "In Bihar, every bride ...