Patachitra Painting: A Fusion of Art and Storytelling
Patachitra painting, also known as Kalighat Patachitra painting, is a distinct form of art that originated in 19th-century Bengal. The name Patachitra refers to a picture on the cloth where Pata means cloth, and Chitra means picture. This art form was developed by the Patua community in the vicinity of the Kalighat temple on the…