Hand-painted Madhubani art by Varsha Jha
Original paintings in the Bharni and Kachni styles of Mithila, made by hand on cotton paper. Each one is a single piece, and commissions are welcome.
Madhubani · Mithila painting
From the collection
Red, black and white: the oldest colours of Mithila painting.
Two ways of painting
Most of Varsha's work is in one of two classic Mithila styles.
Bharni · filled
Colour fills every shape
Figures are outlined twice and filled with flat, bright colour. Used for gods, goddesses and festive scenes, like Krishna Leela.
Kachni · line
Built from fine lines
Hatching, dots and tiny repeated marks in black and red, like Sacred Fish.
Kohbar · wedding
The painting of a marriage
Painted for the bridal chamber, with fish, lotus and bamboo as blessings. Read about the symbols.
Painted for your home or wedding
A Kohbar for a wedding, a pair of fish for an anniversary, or a deity for the puja room, painted to your size.
Share your idea
Occasion, subject, size and colours.
Agree the design
Composition, price and date.
Follow the progress
Photos from sketch to finish.
Receive it
Packed with care and shipped to you.
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