Pattachitra evolved from Sanskrit. When broken down into its two parts, Patta means cloth, and Chitra means picture. Hence, Pattachitra is a picture painted on a piece of cloth. This form of art is closely related to the cult of Lord Jagannath and the temple traditions in Puri. Believed to have originated as early as the 12th century, it is one of the most popular living art forms, and people in Odisha practice it to this day.
This piece of creation is a painting using natural colors on a piece of Patta or Tassar Cloth depicting mythological stories mostly linked to Jagannath and Mahabharata (Epic). Such form of painting is in place since thousands of years and has evolved through time. Even though many developments have taken place, the original designs and painting style has not changed keeping the traditional touch intact.
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