PITHORA

Pithora is a ritualistic painting done on the walls by the Rathwa, Bhils and Bhilala tribes. The name Pithora also refers to the Hindu deity of marriage and functions commonly popular in Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh. The art from is carried forward through generations as a traditional occupation. An important feature of authentic Pithora art is that no two paintings are ever similar, which becomes a unique selling points for the artists. They have different colour combinations, floral patterns, and symmetry in murals. The backgrounds are white or crème but could be stark red for a rustic mud colour appeal suiting contemporary tastes, and the paintings have become fashionable in urban areas. The authentic portrayal of village and tribal life is done ecstatically to present hardship and occasional festivity. The depicted daily chores and celebrations reflect the co-existence of hope and despair in the tribal lives. This becomes relevant even in the current age.