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Bhil art has a rich heritage, culture, and history. Being present in the Western and cultural belts it is the third-largest tribe in India. The tribe spread mainly in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tripura, Andhra Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. The tribe varies with each region for their Gods, songs, dances, and traditions. History When it comes to the meaning of bhil, it has differences in Sanskrit. Brave and martial, in Dravidian-bow, and Tamil-bowman. It is said that the lineage to Eklavya, the archer in the Mahabharat. In Madhya Pradesh, Alirajpur district,  Bhil Archer, continues no thumb tradition while learning archery few others believe the Author of Ramayan, Valmiki Rushi was a Bhil himself. The bhil became a prominent part of those who revolted against the Mughal, Maratha, and British. The Battle of Haldighati is an example of the bravery of the Bhil who helped the Maharana Pratap. They fondly call kika meaning son a...

Storytelling in India is an age-old practice. There are mostly two modes of storytelling oral and Visual by scroll paintings. Most of the, Indian states have scroll paintings and the nombadic tribe mainly Thakar who narrates stories with the help of scroll painting named Chitrakathai painting.   History  The word chitrakathi is a combination of two words chitra means painting while kathi means story. The tribes showcasing the tales with scroll painting. There are three versions of chitrakathai leather shadow puppets, stringed wooden puppets and picture stories.now picture stories are defined as chitrakathai.  There is an age-old tradition of chitrakathi painting wall paintings Saora, Bhil, Gond and warli are famous not only in India but also in abroad. The painting is found over Maharashtra, a few parts of Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka. They create sheets of painting and all the sheets of the same story were kept in a handl...

The chamba rumal is an embroidered handicraft that was once promoted in the rule of chamba kingdom. It was a common item of gifts during marriages. The chamba has been registered for protection under TRIPS agreement. It was also listed as “chamba Rumal” under the GI act 1999 of government of India.  History and origin The word Chamba rumal gets it name from chamba hill station in Himachal Pradesh. The chamba rural is originated and flourish during 18th and early 20th century, due to theme being similar to miniature painting, it also known as painting in embroidery.  Chamba rumal embroidery were gifted in the wedding ceremonies and rituals during 17th century. Gradually local craft people, especially woman, began to spread and practice the art.  Stitch techniques   Inspiration for the chamba rumals is derived from the combination of miniature art with embroidery. They are commonly in square or rectangle fabric size. The...