Mithila Painting - Nepal's Colorful Cultural Heritage

Description

Mithila art, which has its roots in the Mithila area of Nepal, is a distinctive and full of life painting style with a significant cultural significance. This artistic legacy is a monument to the unbridled inventiveness of its practitioners, who create captivating works of art using a variety of tools like fingers, twigs, brushes, nib-pens, and even matchsticks, as well as natural dyes and pigments. This colourful method allows artists to vividly depict stories and tales while bringing to life intriguing visual storytelling.

The legend of King Janak, who ordered his subjects to decorate their homes as a sign of welcome for Lord Ram when he came to ask for the hand of his daughter Sita in marriage, is said to be the source of Mithila art. In those early days, cow dung, flour, and other natural materials were used to create Mithila paintings. Weddings, festivals, and other festive events were the main occasions for creating these elaborate works of art.

Mithila painting, which was first developed by women from various communities, has assimilated into the very fabric of the Mithila region's cultural legacy. This art style developed from the straightforward act of decorating freshly plastered mud walls and floors of humble homes, and it has since expanded to cover a number of media, including cloth, handmade paper, and canvas.

Trip Highlights

• Immerse in the authentic and cultural heritage of the Mithila regions with the use of vibrant colors
• Insightful experience into the traditions and rituals of Mithila culture
• Learn the intricate patterns and designs, from the local craftsmen
• Explore your creative skill and engage in the artwork with patience
• A means of self-expression and fun activity

Experience Overview

You will have the chance to learn about the rich and vibrant Mithila Art today as you explore the traditional form. The artist will greet you and tour you around the workshop as you arrive, sharing with you how this Art has influenced their lives. You will be astounded to discover the Mithila Art's history, observe the creation of various items/handicrafts, and observe how vivid colors are used to enhance its aesthetic appeal. You will be given all the tools you need, including the canvas you will be using, a color palette with various hues, and brushes. You can comfortably sit down and make your own masterpiece by drawing and painting with your preferred colors!

Product Design: Elephant mother and baby

Workshop Duration: 2 to 3 hours

Canvas size: 11 x 15 inches

Maximum People: 10

Pick up Time: 09:00 AM

Meeting Point: Community Homestay Network - Nepal

Lal Durbar Marg, Kathmandu

Note

• All the making process is done in a typical and traditional way, the sitting position, which may require a little getting used to. 
• Be careful while you paint, you may stain your clothes!