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Madhubani

Bihar Smt. Dulari Devi · Madhubani
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Madhubani painting is a world-renowned art form practised in the Mithila region of the Indian subcontinent. This painting is created using a variety of tools, including fingers, twigs, brushes, nib pens and matchsticks, along with natural dyes and pigments. It is characterised by its distinctive geometric patterns. Madhubani paintings are also known for the representation of ritual content on special occasions such as festivals and religious rituals. It takes hours of dedication and skill to complete an artwork.

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Smt. Dulari Devi

Smt. Dulari Devi

Madhubani Artist · Madhubani, Bihar

Dulari Devi is a celebrated Madhubani artist from Madhubani, Bihar whose journey from childhood poverty and domestic work to becoming a nationally recognised artist is deeply inspiring. With no formal schooling or artistic training in her early years, she discovered her creative path through the traditional visual culture of her community. Her life and work reflect the resilience of rural women and the enduring power of folk art to transform lives. A recipient of the Padma Shri, Dulari Devi remains an important voice in the preservation and evolution of Madhubani painting.

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