The Banjara

Bihar

Folk Arts of the Mithila Heartland

The craft heritage

The craft heritage

Bihar is the birthplace of Madhubani — one of India's most celebrated folk art forms. Practiced by women of the Mithila region for over 2,500 years, these paintings were originally made on mud walls and floors for auspicious occasions.

Madhubani PaintingSikki Grass WorkSujani EmbroideryTikuli ArtManjusha PaintingMadhubani PaintingSikki Grass WorkSujani EmbroideryTikuli ArtManjusha Painting

Craft traditions

Madhubani Painting · Sikki Grass Work · Sujani Embroidery · Tikuli Art · Manjusha Painting

Handmade in Bihar

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Other craft regions

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