'Fish Kingdom' Folk Art Painting of Bihar

The spectacular Madhubani painting depicts a blue fish kingdom with a deep sense of elegance. Natural colours are delicately used on cotton. Madhubani is a popular hand made painting in the Mithila region of Bihar where women draw paintings of nature, or mythological figures on handmade papers or cloths. The spectacular Madhubani painting reflects the symbiotic relationship between men and animals. Fish is also an important item of dietary for the people of Mithila.