Patachitra

Posted Date: 27-Apr-2010	Category: About Orissa	Rating:
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Patachitra is a distinctive art form that originates in Orissa. It is principally based on the religious paintings that rotate around Lord Jagannath of renowned Jagannath Temple at Puri.

Patachitra is a distinctive art form that originates in Orissa. It is principally based on the religious paintings that rotate around Lord Jagannath of renowned Jagannath Temple at Puri. Patachitra brings into play bold and vivacious colors and is painted by a group of of artists in Orissa called Chitrakars.

Patachitra or Pata painting initiated in the 12th century and received substantial patronage by the then kings and rulers. During 16th century, with the materialization of the Bhakti Movement, the paintings of Radha and Krishna were incorporated in shades of orange, red and yellow. There are imperative scenes that are illustrated in a good number of pata paintings such as Krishna and the Gopis, elephants, trees, creepers, flowers, etc in brilliant colors. Krishna in blue along with the gopis in shades of pink, purple, whitish and brown with a stroke of gold and silver colors is a further noteworthy painting that is distinguished in patachitra art.

The modus operandi for painting a pata chitra requires proficiency and perseverance. The artist uses superior brushes made from the hair of a mongoose, rat or crude brushes made from the neck of the buffalo. Keya plants were furthermore used for drawing broad lines.

• It is created by means of a cotton cloth.
• The cloth bit is imparted a coating of gum that is a derivative of tamarind seeds.
• A further piece of cloth is given a layer of gum.
• On the front part of the dried cloth, a coat of soap stone powder and tamarind paste mix is applied. Followed by, the canvas is polished by rubbing coarse grain and refined stones.
• Just the once the cloth pieces dry, they are cut into the preferred size and smoothened on both sides which provide a shine.
• The painting is afterward performed on the surface by the use of colors which are derived from vegetables and minerals.
• Once finished, a protective lacquer shiny finish called jausala is applied on the painting.

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