Get Nifty With The Art Of Hazaribagh

Jharkhand

One of the high points of visiting Jharkhand is the opportunity to see up close the superb artistic traditions of Hazaribagh. From this tribal region come exquisite arts and craft nurtured by the matriarchal system practised here. The unique art of Hazaribagh forms an integral part of the harvest, and marriage rituals the women participate in. Khovar and Sohrai are forms of mural painting dating back several centuries. They stand out with their symbols connected to the nuptial ceremonies of the tribals and to fertility. Animals and other forms inspired by nature also feature in this art. Also, from Hazaribagh emerges an intricate tattoo art, besides metal casting and bamboo craft.