Pattachitra – Odisha

Told through line and colour.

Pattachitra is a traditional scroll painting from Odisha and parts of West Bengal, depicting stories from the Ramayana, Krishna Leela, and other epics.

The surface is prepared, then painted using natural pigments from stones, shells, and plants. Bold outlines and flat colours define the style, with detailing built slowly within them.

Each piece follows established iconography, keeping forms and symbols true to tradition. Often linked to storytelling, these works were both shown and narrated.

Rooted in devotion, shaped with care, and made to hold meaning.