Name any Indian art style you know? Without wasting a second, the first thing you hear is Warli, isn’t it? That’s because, lately, this humble folk art has gained popularity and has become a subject of pomp for art lovers, fashion designers, and home décor brands! Well, before Warli graced our living rooms, clothing, and gift items, it was a meek art that village women painted on the huts in northern outskirts of Mumbai in Maharashtra.
So, who are Warlis, and what is their art all about? How did these simple yet beautiful stick figures win the hearts? Here’s is everything you need to know.
Though a Post-graduate in Management and earlier worked for various industries, Harshada treasured her passion for painting by self-learning. She is also a good writer and has written books for the organization she worked. However, her deep-seated love for colours couldn’t let her stay inside the four walls of the corporate world. Determined to pursue her passion, she left for Dharamshala to learn Thangka painting, a rare Tibetan art form. Most of her other artworks find their backdrop in the scenic beauty of nature. Her love for art and writing, together with the zeal to inspire self-made artists like her, gave birth to apnaartadda.com
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