Village Life & Customs
Mithila Weddings: Rituals, Songs and Kohbar Traditions
From Saurath Sabha and the panji records to the painted kohbar and the songs of farewell. The rituals and meaning of a Mithila wedding.
Folk painting
Art & Handicrafts
Tikuli Art: A Traditional Craft of Bihar
From glass-and-gold bindis in Mughal-era Patna to glossy enamel paintings made by thousands of women. The story of Bihar’s Tikuli art.
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Art & Handicrafts
Manjusha Art: The Forgotten Art of Bhagalpur
Snakes, bold borders and the story of Bihula. How Bhagalpur’s Manjusha art grew from a monsoon festival, nearly vanished and won a…
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Art & Handicrafts
Madhubani Painting: The Art That Put Mithila on the World Map
From the mud walls of Mithila’s homes to museums around the world. The history, styles, artists and changing life of Madhubani painting.
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