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Kavad

Rajasthan Shri Satyanarayan Suthar · Bassi
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Kavad artwork is a unique form of storytelling that dates back approximately 500 years. Kavad is a Rajasthani art form that originated in the village of Bassi in the Chittorgarh area. Kavad is a portable wooden shrine decorated with stories from the Ramayana and Mahabharata, as well as folklore, which artists would transport from village to village and share with local communities.

Artist Details

Shri Satyanarayan Suthar

Shri Satyanarayan Suthar

Kavad Artist · Bassi, Rajasthan

Satyanarayan Suthar, born in Bassi, Rajasthan, is a celebrated Kaavad artist who transforms traditional wooden storytelling shrines into vivid works of narrative art. Trained by his father, he has received District, State and National Awards for his mastery and innovation. Through collaborations with designers and filmmakers, Suthar has brought the Kaavad tradition from village squares to global art platforms while preserving its timeless storytelling tradition through contemporary expression.

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