Gond Painting Gets GI Tag

On 11th April, 2023, the Gond painting of Madhya Pradesh received the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tag.

About Gond Painting

Evolution

  • The present-day Gond paintings have evolved from Digna and Bhittichitra.
  • The Gonds paint Digna, a traditional geometric pattern on the walls and floors of the houses.
  • Bhittichitra is painted on the walls of houses, and these paintings include images of animals, plants, and trees.
  • Patangarh village of Dindori district is famous for Gond paintings, where there is an artist in every house.

Characteristics

Sources of Inspiration

  • According to the Gond belief system, each and everything whether it is a hill, ....
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