Artistic heritage of Bengal is an outcome of #DurgaPuja. When thousands of Artists & Artisans participate in Creating & decorating the idols.
One such is Reba Pal, Veteran Chalchitra maker.
Chalchitras are drawings of Gods that are added above Traditional Durga Idols of Bengal.
One such is Reba Pal, Veteran Chalchitra maker.
Chalchitras are drawings of Gods that are added above Traditional Durga Idols of Bengal.
Here is an idol with Chal Chitra. ChalChitras contain tales of Shiva -Parvati.
This art is fading now with different modern style of Idol creation.
This art is fading now with different modern style of Idol creation.
In Chalchitras only Natural color is used.
Only blue, yellow, green, red, brown, black & white are used in the Chalchitra.
Chalk dust is used for white color, pauri for yellow color, cultivated indigo for blue,bhushakali for black and mete sindur for red color in chalchitra.
Only blue, yellow, green, red, brown, black & white are used in the Chalchitra.
Chalk dust is used for white color, pauri for yellow color, cultivated indigo for blue,bhushakali for black and mete sindur for red color in chalchitra.
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