Sohrai painting is a mural art tradition practiced by women in the Hazaribagh district of Jarkhand. It was traditionally done to decorate the hut walls during the harvest festivals using limited number of natural pigments.
Sohrai is prevalent in about 13 villages of Hazaribagh district. Many of the designs may be compared with prehistoric rock art and pottery markings and prehistoric seal motifs from Harappa. Sohrai is intrinsically similar to great wall painting traditions and trace itself to the prehistoric rockart of Hazaribagh. The upper valley of the river Damodar in Jharkhand is almost exclusively the last remaining stronghold of Sohrai art in the eastern India.
Most of the colours used for the paintings are derived from mud. The red is derived from iron oxide and the black comes from a manganese-rich clay found in certain hilly areas. The creamy white colour is kaolin and called dudhi matti.
About the workshop:
In the previous 2 seasons, we got introduced to various styles of different villages in the region. This season, we will exclusively study the style of Oraon flora and faunaWe also study the history and cultural relevance of the Sohrai paintings and the practicing tribes.
About the artist:
Adam Imam is the grandson of Padma Sri Bulu Imam ji. His family is dedicated to preservation and promotion of the tribal culture at Hazaribagh, Jharkhand for decades and are running Sanskriti museum to preserve the local cultural heritage.
Materials:
- Handmade paper / Watercolor sheets
- Poster/acrylic paints Black, Terracotta, Yellow ochre, white and creme
or you may order natural mud colors on 9811037870
- Round brushes
- Fevicol or similar adhesive
Offers:
- Flat 10% discount for first time users. Use code WELCOME10 at checkout