Pattachitra Painting | Boita Bandana - UNFRAMED

Our Pattachitra Paintings  are more than just visual art—they are sacred narratives , hand-painted with devotion and detail by skilled artisans who continue a tradition that is over a thousand years old. Originating in the artisan village of Raghurajpur , Pattachitra (literally meaning “cloth painting” in Sanskrit) is one of India’s oldest and most revered art forms. Every painting is created using natural materials —from handmade canvas and brushes to mineral and vegetable-based pigments. The themes are timeless: divine tales of Lord Jagannath , episodes from the Ramayana and Mahabharata , and rich folk symbolism rooted in Odisha’s spiritual life. What makes each Pattachitra truly special is the fine, intricate linework —a result of generations of artistic knowledge passed down within families. The colors are bold and lasting, the borders elaborately framed, and every composition radiates rhythm, movement, and balance. Most importantly, each painting is entirely handmade , with no digital or mechanical reproduction. These are not factory-printed artworks. They are authentic, slow-crafted masterpieces , painted over days or even weeks, with deep reverence for the subjects the