Bhil Tribal Painting:”Owl, frog and a baby elephant”

This amazing Bhil Tribal Painting portrays an owl, frog and a baby elephant. Animals are the most famous theme of Bhil style of art. The characters of nature are the biggest inspiration for any artist. Crooked lines and the dots are used to fill in the vibrant colors in the artwork. This painting is done by an authentic artist Ramesh Baria from Bhil tribal area of Madhya Pradesh.

Bhil painting was believed to have originated from the story, as there was not a drop of water in the village. The desperate people set off to find a badwa who could ask the gods to send rain. He told village people to go home and paint. The Bhils are the second largest tribal community in India, residing in Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Rajasthan. Bhils have a rich and unique culture. The Bhilala sub-division is known for its Pithora painting. Ghoomar is a traditional folk dance of the Bhil tribe. Ghoomar is the symbol of womanhood.

This painting is done on paper using acrylic multi-colors. A perfect thing to complement your living space, Hasthcraft here presents this beautiful wall decor. It comes in an appropriate size to match up with your interiors well.