This art form may seem unheard of but have a look at this amazing art and one is sure to fall in love with it.
It is originally from Andhra Pradesh and one family is trying hard to revive this beautiful form of art
The Vrathapani art takes its inspiration from jungle scenes,images from mythology all painted on cloth using bamboo sticks and natural dyes.
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http://m.pressmart.com/Home.aspx?event=HTMumbai&dt=02102011&page=020_001&mdl
Thanks to my dear friend M who bought this to my notice.The above picture has inspired me to try out may be a small motif from it on a silk duppata.will post the results soon.!!
It is originally from Andhra Pradesh and one family is trying hard to revive this beautiful form of art
The Vrathapani art takes its inspiration from jungle scenes,images from mythology all painted on cloth using bamboo sticks and natural dyes.
http://m.pressmart.com/Home.aspx?event=HTMumbai&dt=02102011&page=020_001&mdl
Thanks to my dear friend M who bought this to my notice.The above picture has inspired me to try out may be a small motif from it on a silk duppata.will post the results soon.!!
3 comments:
got to explore this art some more...first time i am hearing of it...thanks for the info:)
sharon
it's really beautiful.... so intricate and classy!
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