Madhubani Art and Painting is a primeval style of traditional rural Indian painting that came into being in Madhubani/Mithila. The Madhubani/Mithila province encompasses parts of North Bihar and Southern Nepal.

These pieces of artwork can be traced back in the time of the Ramayana. Emperor Janak was the monarch of Videha and he ruled in Mithila. His daughter Sita married to Lord Ram. In earlier times, by tradition Madhubani Indian Art Paintings were created on pristine plastered mud walls and on the floor of dwellings of the people of that time. With the increasing fame of this traditional art form, many new mediums came up with the passage of time, such as canvas, handmade paper and wall hangings are being used in this day and age.

A unique facet of Madhubani paintings is that it is primarily done by women. For centuries, the talent of this prehistoric art form has been passed over from one generation to another.

Madhubani Indian Art Painting is very unique and simple to spot. Through this post, I would like to throw light on some key features of a classic Madhubani painting that you can find and hope it may help you in finding one of the best pieces to decorate your personal spaces. They are:

They represent metaphors and well-liked legends of Hindu Gods and Goddesses, highlights from each day rural Indian life, panorama of nature - particularly of distinct and beautiful animals, trees and flowers.

Frequent of usage of key earthy colors, such as brown, red, yellow and orange. Interestingly, the paint is used for creating these paintings are not an ordinary paint, it is extracted from plants. For instance, yellow from turmeric, blue from indigo and brown from ochre.

Extensive usage of geometric designs. At times they form the bottom line of the painting; most times they are used in a supporting role to highlight the most important figures in the painting.

Perhaps, there is usually no prevalence to shading in these paintings.

Existing figures such as Gods, people, animals and birds do have distinguishing and big facial appearance (here by facial appearance I meant to say that the basic features of the face like eyes, nose and ears are created by the artists differently as compared to other types.

The border of the painting is evidently marked by 2-3 lines which have drawing in them. These drawings are typically geometrical.

At present time, there are few Madhubani artists who are well known in realms of art. As it is largely created by women in rural parts of India, the profit-making aspects are not fully exploited. However, it is expected that with growing popularity in coming times, it may follow similar commercial business models of painting schools.

Hence, if you are looking for unique Indian Art Painting to adorn your home or office walls, then take quick tour through our landscape art gallery now.