List of Indian Folk Art Paintings.

                                          

There are many different forms of Indian folk art, each with its own unique style, techniques, and themes. Some of the most well-known forms of Indian folk art include:

1. Warli painting from Maharashtra

2. Madhubani painting from Bihar

3. Phad painting from Rajasthan

4. Kalamkari from Andhra Pradesh

5. Pattachitra from Odisha

6. Gond painting from Madhya Pradesh

7. Thangka painting from Tibet and Nepal

8. Mithila painting from Bihar

9. Cheriyal Scroll painting from Telangana

10. Sanjhi art from Uttar Pradesh

11. Pithora painting from Gujarat

12. Chittara from KarnATAKA

13. Rangoli from all over India

14. Pata Chitra from West Bengal

15. Dhokra from Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, and West Bengal

16. Kondapalli Bommalu from Andhra Pradesh

17. Terracotta from West Bengal and Odisha

18. Chikankari from Uttar Pradesh

19. Nakashi from Andhra Pradesh

20. Jhoti from Haryana

21. Toda Embroidery from Tamil Nadu

22. Kutch Embroidery from Gujarat

23. Aari Embroidery from Jammu and Kashmir

24. Sujni Embroidery from Bihar

25. Kota Doria from Rajasthan

26. Banjara Embroidery from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana

27. Leheriya from Rajasthan

28. Kantha from West Bengal

29. Bagh Print from Madhya Pradesh

30. Bandhani from Gujarat and Rajasthan

31. Saura painting from Odisha

32. Chitrakathi from Maharashtra

33. Bamboo Art from North-East India

34. Tassar Silk Weaving from Jharkhand

35. Kullu Shawl from Himachal Pradesh

36. Himroo from Maharashtra

37. Kanjivaram Silk from Tamil Nadu

38. Sambalpuri Ikat from Odisha

39. Kani Shawl from Jammu and Kashmir

40. Pochampally Ikat from Telangana

41. Kutch Embroidery from Gujarat

42. Nakshi Kantha from West Bengal

43. Ajrakh Block Printing from Gujarat

44. Jute Weaving from West Bengal

45. Kalamkari from Andhra Pradesh

46. Bagh Print from Madhya Pradesh

47. Blue Pottery from Rajasthan

48. Coir Weaving from Kerala

49. Zari Embroidery from Gujarat.

50. Chikankari from Uttar Pradesh.

This list is not exhaustive and many other forms of Indian folk art exist across the country, each with their own unique characteristics and styles. These art forms are deeply rooted in the traditions and customs of the communities that create them and are an important part of India's rich cultural heritage. Many of these art forms are also facing extinction due to lack of patronage and the traditional artisans are not passing the art form to the next generations.




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