Pattachitra Painting

Region – Odisha & West Bengal

This artwork represents Pattachitra, a traditional cloth-based scroll painting from eastern India. Originating in the 5th century BC and flourishing by the 12th century, it depicts intricate mythological narratives, especially stories of Lord Jagannath, Krishna, and Radha. Crafted by Chitrakaras using natural pigments on layered cloth, it preserves centuries-old devotional artistry.