Made by collaboration with artisans fromWest Bengal. Profits shared with the artist.
Craft type -Patua Art
About Craft - Madhubani or Mithila painting is a folk painting of Bihar , in northern India. It is mostly practiced by women in the villages who have passed this art to their daughters through multiple generations. They paint pictures of nature and mythology to depict different events like birth, marriage, and cycles of life.
Material : No plastic . 100% natural
Ideal for ages : 5 years+
Dimension 15x26x3 cm
Package Inclusions - 10 colouring cards , 2 book marks , 2 gift tags, 6 child safe non toxic paints, 2 brushes, 2 packs of raw materials for making natural colour and a fact sheet about the art form.
Care Instructions- Adult supervision needed as the kit contains small parts , and to read from the facts sheet
An educational art kit of Patua Painting , a traditional art of West Bengal. Ideal to make children aware of Indian Traditional Arts through fun activities. This kit directly supports the artisans and helps in sustaining their art form. Potli is a member of FAIR TRADE FORUM-India. This Kit encourages non-digital and tactile play . We stimulate creative thinking and imaginative play while sharing the rich cultural heritage of India.