The warli painting tradition in Maharashtra are among the finest examples of the folk style of paintings. The warli tribe is one of the largest in india, located outside Mumbai. Till the 1970s, even though the tribal style of art is thought to date back as early as 10th century. The warli culture is centered on the concept of mother nature and elements of nature are often focal points depicted in warli painting. Farming is their main way of life and a large source of food for the tribe.

 

They greatly respect nature and wildlife for the resources that they provide for life. Warli artists use their clay huts as the backdrop for their paintings, similar to how ancient people used cave walls as their canvases.

 

Materials Provided in this Kit

 

• MDF board 4X8

• 6 Acrylic colours

• One flat and one round brush

• Design sheet

• Carbon paper

• Black sketch pen

• Glitter cone