One of the oldest Folk art forms to originate from the Mithila region in Bihar, Madhubani paintings are all about celebrating different occasions, festivals and good fortune. “Traditionally, these paintings are based on mythological, Folk themes and pastoral symbols. The basics in these paintings are geometric and floral patterns as well as animal and bird motifs,” informs self-taught artist, Trishna Patnaik, who will be conducting a four-hour long Madhubani art workshop, this Saturday. Anyone above eight years of age can sign up. the guide shares six fascinating facts about this art form.

A Madhubani painting on cartridge