Source: HT
Context: Gond painting, popular folk art of the Gond tribe in Madhya Pradesh, has been awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
About Gond Painting
| Information | |
| About | Gond painting is one of the most famous artworks of the Gond tribal community, done to preserve, remember, and communicate the rich culture |
| Evolution | Digna and Bhittichitra paintings evolved into present-day Gond paintings |
| Famous Artist | Jangarh Singh Shyam |
| Materials | Handmade paper, canvas, natural and synthetic colours |
| Tools | Paintbrushes |
| Themes and Designs | Local flora and fauna, deities, urban culture, and daily life. These paintings are geometrically drawn on the walls of the hut. It also includes portraits of Lord Krishna, crows with pots, young boys, and girls |
| Signature Patterns | Dots, fine lines, curved lines, dashes, fish scales, drops of water, seed shapes, and geometrical shapes |
| Location | It is mainly done in Patangarh Village in the Dindori district of Madhya Pradesh. |
| About Gond Tribes | The Gond tribe is one of the largest tribal communities in India. The name Gond comes from “Kond” meaning green mountains. Their main occupation is Agriculture or daily wages |
