This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, The Impact marketplace.



Product Features :-

• MultiMulti
  
• Natural dyes and acrylics on handmade paperVegetable dyes on handmade paper
  
• Vertical Orientation Horizontal Orientation
  
• 0.09Pounds
  

Story Behind the Art:-
Update (April 2020) "Life is a journey and Madhubani painting has always been a part of me in my journey. Today I can proudly say that even if I may want to leave Madhubani painting but Madhubani painting will never leave me". It's been almost 19 years now since I first joined Novica. Over the years I have grown with Novica. When I had joined Novica as an artisan, I had just started painting. My association with painting was of not very long then. Though, I had been painting since I was a child as Madhubani painting is in my blood and my mother my mentor. As I grew up and mastered the art, I decided to shift my base to Delhi from Jitwarpur, Bihar where I originally belonged from. After coming to Delhi, initially I had to face a lot of challenges. I participated in many local fairs and exhibited my paintings. This is when I happen to learn about Novica and the great opportunity it provided for upcoming artist and artisans across the globe. This was a good chance for me to show my talent to the world. It was not difficult for me to do this art form as I have inherited it from my tradition and culture and it feels great and I take pride in it. The technique and tools for my painting has not changed at all. I execute my paintings by using natural colors on handmade paper like I did earlier and use brush, sharpened reeds, pen nibs for drawing the designs and figuration like before. When I joined Novica, I had a lot of liabilities but now I am living a stable and comfortable life. I have 5 children. My elder daughter who is very much interested in painting learnt the art from me and my wife who also knows the intricacies of Madhuban painting helps me in my work. I feel proud that coming from a small village I could establish myself in the world of painting. I get immense pleasure and happiness while executing the paintings. Each painting has a story to tell. Earlier when I had joined Novica, I was concentrating on doing only Madhubani paintings. But now, with the passing time, I create journals, albums, photo frames, greeting cards and many more products with my paintings on them. Now I also do Madhubani painting on silk scarves, ties and fabric belts. I create these products as per order from my patrons who loves and appreciates my art form. Apart from receiving the State Award for Excellence in Madhubani paintings and the National Award, I have also received many other awards like Award from the Kala Sanskriti Mantralaya (Ministry of Culture) in 2016, Award from the Gramin Vikas Vibhag(Ministry of Rural Development)in 2017, Awards from NGOs and Development Commissioner(Handicrafts). Every year I participate in many exhibitions conducted by the Government of India which is held in Bangalore, Delhi, Mumbai, Kerela along with many other parts of the country.

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