​Tribal Culture: The Potential for Global Representation

  • Warli art is particularly famous for its use of monochromatic motifs and rhythmic geometric patterns that tell stories of social ceremonies, crops and cosmology of the tribals.
  • The Warli art style uses a circle, triangle and square to symbolically depict various elements of nature, and shows the deep connection the tribes have with their environment.
  • In contrast, the bamboo craft of Tripura reflects the sustainable use of local resources, where bamboo is not just a material but the basis of life.
  • The Bhil tribe of central India adopt a different style, using 'dots' and 'dashes' to depict stories, where each dot represents a ....
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