Painting - Celebrating Community

This Warli painting depicts a vibrant scene of village life, a common theme in Warli art.  The artist uses geometric shapes and minimal detail to create a harmonious unity of the people, the animals, and the dwellings.

Warli art is a vibrant folk art tradition created by the Warli tribe, an indigenous people inhabiting the mountainous and coastal regions of Maharashtra and Gujarat in India. These paintings, dating back to 2500-3000 BC, traditionally depict scenes from everyday life. They celebrate the profound and loving relationship the Warli community shares with nature. The geometric shapes and minimal detail are a signature characteristic of Warli art, and the natural earth tones and rice paste used in the painting reflect the Warli people's deep connection to their environment. 

Features

• Handpainted
• Materials: Cloth, White pigment (rice flour and water), Dried red soil found locally, odorless base color.
• Size: 18 x 21 in (without frame)

Origin: Made in India