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, ....