Tag: Madhubani Paintings
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All-women Madhubani artists wait for their payment after painting Bihar Sampark Kranti Express
Darbhanga/Kolkata: On August 23, Bihar Sampark Kranti Express was rolled out with immense pride by the Indian Railways. All of its 24 coaches were beautified with Madhubani Paintings or Mithila Art by the hard work of 45 Madhubani artists, all women. What more, their artwork was even appreciated by the United Nations. However, six months…
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Kolkata girl promotes dying Madhubani Art using new-age technology
Kolkata: On a lazy summer afternoon, which was meant to be spent at leisure, Wasma Mirza was left awestruck by the beautiful bed sheets and tablecloth that adorned the rooms of her grandmother’s residence in Darbhanga, Bihar. Mesmerised by its beauty, she was compelled to trace the history of the artwork that was displayed before…