Pattachitra is an exquisite art form of Odisha being practiced by skilled artisans since decades. Its varied form and beauty is beyond comprehension. The origin of the Pattachitra paintings can be traced back to the 8th century AD and it is considered as one of the earliest forms of indigenous paintings. The Pattachitra has its roots in the schematic paintings of the Jagannath Temple as an important art form used in the ornamentation of Lord Jagannath in the innermost sanctum.
The traditional colors used in the Pattachitra are obtained from natural sources. Reds come from Hingula, a mineral, a yellow stone, known locally as haritala is ground to provide yellow pigments. For blacks, pattachitra practitioners use a dye made from burnt coconut shells. Traditional Pattachithra paintings use a limited set of colours: red, yellow, indigo, black and white.
They are not just paintings on palm leaves, canvas or cloths but are stories engraved with color and ink. Pattachitra bottles are wonderful fusion of waste, nature and skill. The paints used for painting these bottles are made out of natural ingredients and the bottles that are waste for the society are transformed into these beautiful artefacts.
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