Madhubani Paintings

The word "Madhuban" (Madhu+Ban -> Honey+Forest) "Forest of honey" derives the place Badhubani

where these paintings are done on various mediums such as cloth, hand made paper and canvas.

Base Theme

1. Images of Hindu deities such as Krishna, Ram, Shiva, Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswati.

2. Images of Planat such as sun, moon
3. Images of Nature/Plants such as tulsi or the sacred basil plant, Kadam, Bodhi tree
4. Images of Animal and birds
5. Scenes of royal courts and social events such as celebration of wedding

Categories

Traditional
Birds and Animals
Monochrome
Tattoo
Contemporary

Medium

1. cloth
2. hand made paper
3. canvas

Technique:

Verios natural way are used like
1. thin Bamboo stick with pointed tips are used to draw lines
2. For filling, cotton/cloths wrapped on thin bamboo stick are used
3. Fountain pen with dipping ink are also used
4. crushed bamboo stickes are used as brush.
5.Colors are not used in linear paintings.
 
Colore
 
Vegetable colors are used making use of natural resources. For eg

Red -   red sandalwood/Kusam flower
Green - tree leaves
Black – blending soot and cow dung
Blue -Indigo
White - Rice powder
Yellow - turmeric
Orange - Palasha flowers
 

Madhubani paintings are characterized by the vibrant and bold use of colors and traditional geometric patterns that supports the main theme. Some of the main attributes of all the Madhubani paintings double line border, ornate floral patterns, abstract-like figures of deities and bulging eyes and a jolting nose of the faces of the figures. Madhubani paintings are pretty and well recognized by their distinct style of painting. Colorful and vivid in their description and get, the Madhubani art form is well appreciated by one and all. Madhubani paintings add a dash of vibrancy in the room and enhance its appeal when used as home décor item. Madhubani painting is an expression of day-to-day experiences and beliefs. Madhubani painting is a traditional art symbolism, simplicity and beauty. In the Madhubani painting, the treatment of color is beautifully done. The themes of daily activities, nature, flora and fauna and Hindu Gods are the most prominent.