Culture of Birbhum - Wikipedia
Birbhum has many old temples, such as the ones at Jaydev Kenduli, Surul and Nanoor, with delicate decorative tiles made of terra cotta (burnt clay). Patharchapuri contains the tomb of Data Mehboob Shah, a Sufi Pir .
Daricha Foundation
Traditional folk crafts for which Birbhum is famous include Nakshi kantha, a traditional quilt art, mat weaving (madur), basketry, the unique measuring bowls known as Sherpai, terracotta dolls and the creation of sculptures from the delicate Shola pith (sponge wood).
Birbhum - West Bengal Guide
The “Pakbirra” rock art site in Birbhum contains prehistoric cave paintings dating back thousands of years, offering a glimpse into ancient human civilization. The “Nalhati Rajbari,” an ancient palace, holds historical significance and adds to the district’s heritage.
Birbhum Travel Guide: Temples, Festivals, and Scenic Beauty
Renowned for its artistic traditions, particularly the famous Poush Mela and the intricate terracotta temples, Birbhum is a paradise for those seeking to explore the heart of Bengali culture. With its serene rural landscapes and thriving local arts, this district promises an enriching experience for travelers looking to immerse themselves in ...
Pattachitra - Wikipedia
Patachitra (or Pattachitra in Odisha) is an old traditional art of Odisha and West Bengal: Area: Raghurajpur, Puri, Danda Sahi, Parlakhemundi, Chikiti, Digapahandi, Sonepur, Dharakote (Odisha) [1] [2] Birbhum, West Midnapore, Nayagram of Pingla block in Jhargram, Bardhaman, Murshidabad district and Kalighat region (West Bengal) [3] [4] Country ...
Daricha Foundation
In the beginning, Kalam`s paintings were more in the Birbhum tradition, but this gradually evolved into a mix of both the Birbhum and Murshidabad schools. However, as his reputation spread, Kalam found to his dismay that it did not go down well with patuas of the two districts and was the cause of much unpleasantness.
Birbhum - RCCH
Being the hub of bamboo craft, the acrobatic dance form of Raibenshe, Baul-Fakiri music, Birbhum is the home to 239 bamboo craftsmen, 4 sholacraft artists, 125 Patachitra painters, 1574 Kantha artists, 38 pottery artists, 63 Raibenshe artists and 274 Baul artists.
(PDF) From Oral Tradition to "Folk Art": Reevaluating Bengali Scroll ...
In this article the process by which this tradition was recognized as “folk art” is analyzed and a shift of genre from a primarily oral tradition to a primarily visual tradition (i.e., from the performance of scrolls to their selling as art products) is demonstrated.
Landscape - Birbhum - Indian Culture
Ramkinkar's deep-felt love and oneness with nature could be seen in his vigorously painted and sculpted images of the animals, birds, flora, and fauna in his surroundings. In this painting, he has depicted two figures walking down a tree-laden path, rendered with dabs and dashes of watercolour merging in tonal variations and fluid strokes of ink delineating the forms. His works in …
Heritage Commission, West Bengal
Birbhum - the land of red soil, is noted for its cultural heritage which is unique from the other districts of West Bengal. The district of Birbhum is a part of the Burdwan division and it is bounded on the north and west by Santhal Parganas of Jharkhand, on the east by the districts of Murshidabad and Burdwan and on the south by Burdwan district.