Migrant patuas, or scroll painters, wandered from village to village as storytellers. They would sing along as they rolled out painted panels of scenes from mythologies. Early in the 19th century, some of them converged on Kolkata's Kalighat temple and gave rise to a new school of art.
Light weight and small in size - these earrings have a universal appeal and can be worn by anyone at any occasion.
A part of our Kalighat Pat art collection - these birds were drawn by an artist
Mamoni Chitrakar
In our attempt to help sustain Indian folk art and craft - artists are paid a royalty. You will be supporting the artist directly with your purchase.
Minor variations may occur as this product is hand-crafted and each piece is unique!
