Tag: Singing Scrolls of West Bengal
Bengal Patachitra
What is Bengal Patachitra? The word Pata originates from the Sanskrit word Patta, meaning cloth, and Chitra means picture. Traditionally, these are long, hand-painted scrolls that depict mythological tales, folklore, and even contemporary social issues. But what makes Bengal Patachitra truly unique is the Pater Gaan. The artist (Patua) doesn’t just paint; they travel from





