The patachitra, the folk painting of Orissa, has a history of great antiquity. The `Patachitra` paintings exhibit the use of strong line and brilliant colors. These are religious paintings which covers themes and events from Indian mythology and Puranas and mainly made on silk or on old cotton glued with paper. Patachitras are painted in a regular series like Dashavatar of Vishnu and activities of Lord Rama & Krishna etc. The Patachitra paintings have a basic resemblance to the old murals of Kalinga region dating back to 5th century B C. The best Patachitra paintings are found in and around Puri, especially in the village of Raghurajpur. The artists colony, known as Chitrakar Sahi, is in the vicinity of the local temple.
Patachitras are known for their bold lines and brilliant play of colors. It is a hereditary art practiced by the family of the painters usually living in the vicinities of the temples.
Initially, Raghurajpur and Dandasahi villages in the district of Puri were the only centers where the practitioners of this art lived but when temples were erected in other places in the state the artists spread in other areas like; Bolangir, Sambalpur, and Ganjam.
Patachitra is a distinct art form that originated in Orissa. It is mainly based on the religious paintings that revolve around Lord Jagannath at Puri's famous Jagannath Temple. Patachitra makes use of bold and vibrant colors and is painted by a community of artists in Orissa called Chitrakars.Patachitra or pata painting originated in the 12th century and received considerable patronage by kins and rulers. In the 16th century, with the emergence of the Bhakti Movement, the paintings of Radha and Krishna were included in shades of orange, red and yellow. There are important scenes that are depicted in most pata paintings such as Krishna and the gopis, elephants, trees, creepers, flowers.
The technique for painting a pata chitra requires skill and dedication. The artist uses fine brushes made from the hair of a mongoose or rat or coarse brushes made from the buffalo's neck. Keya plants were also used for drawing thick lines.
It is created using a cotton cloth
The cloth piece is given a coating of gum that is derived from tamarind seeds.
Another piece of cloth is given a coating of gum
On the front portion of the dried cloth, a layer of soap stone powder and tamarind paste mix is applied. Then, the canvas is burnished by rubbing coarse grain and polished stones.
Once the cloth pieces dry, they are cut into the desired size and smoothened on both sides which render a shine.
The painting is then done on the surface by using colors that are derived from vegetables and minerals.
Once completed, a protective lacquer glaze called jausala is put on the painting.
Gloves
Patachitras are an essential souvenir item for tourists who come to Orissa. The pata paintings depicting the utsava image and the central sanctuary of the Jagannath temple are considered special mementos. Patachitras are available in exclusive ethnic stores and handicrafts exhibitions across the country. Patachitra painting has traveled across the globe and has become an art form of international repute.
Patachitra folk art painting is a hereditary art, practiced by the family of the painters customarily living in the surrounding areas of the Jagannath temple. Patachitra folk art paintings belong to the state of Orissa in India. Patachitra folk art paintings are the application of gallant outline and gleaming presentation of colors.
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