10 distinct and ethnic paintings of India

Madhubani Paintings One of the most celebrated styles of Indian art is, Madhubani which originated in the Mithila region of Bihar as a form of wall art.

Warli Paintings This ancient Indian art is 2500-year-old tradition. Warli paintings of the Thane and Nasik areas of Maharashtra are closely linked with nature and social rituals of the tribe.

Kalighat Painting The Kalighat painting style was developed around Mid-19th century in the neighbourhood of Kali Temple in Calcutta.

Phad Phad is the narrative scroll painting tradition from Rajasthan, dating back to a thousand years. Stories of local deities and heroes are painted on horizontal cloth scrolls in hues of red, yellow and orange

Kalamkari This 3000-year-old organic art of hand and block printing was traditionally used for making narrative scrolls and panels.

Miniature Painting The Miniature painting style came to India with the Mughals in the 16th century and is identified as an important milestone in the history of Indian art.

Gond Painting These vibrant paintings created with a series of intricately arranged dots and dashes were developed by the Gondi tribe of central India.

Kerala Murals The vibrant Kerala mural paintings are one of the world's most famous frescos and have spiritual roots depicting themes of Hindu mythology, epics and classic frolics of Krishna

Patachitra Patachitra is the cloth scroll painting tradition from Odisha, dedicated to mythological and religious themes in Indian art. Bold, strong outlines, virbant colours like white, red, yellow and black with decorative borders.

Pichwai The Indian art of Pichwai originated as wll hangings behind the main deity in Krishna temples in Nathwara. They narrate stories related to Lord Krishna.