India have unique rural folk arts and crafts with colourful designs in every state and is known for many folk art forms arts and crafts are very important in tribal communities cultures like music, dance, drama etc are interrelated all art forms are equally important in tribal communities for generations.
Chittar is a traditional form of folk art originating in the Indian state of Karnataka. Chittar is a unique art created using natural colours and Chittara artwork is usually painted on the walls of festivals, ceremonies and other special occasions. houses, temples and other public buildings.
It is closely related to the religious and cultural practices of the people of Karnataka. The designs used in Chittara art are typically inspired by nature and include flowers, animals, and other natural elements. The process of creating Chittara art usually begins with the selection of colours. The colours used in the painting are made from natural materials such as flowers, fruits and vegetables these materials are then ground and mixed with water to create the paint.
A distinctive feature of Chittara is that the colours used in Chittara are very natural. The colours used in Chittara have symbolic meanings. The red colour is often used to represent green growth and fertility.
Chittar art is a traditional art form that is passed down from generation to generation. The artisans who continue to practice Chittar are highly skilled and are working to preserve the traditional methods and techniques of the craft to keep the art of Chittar alive for future generations to enjoy.
