Santhali Sohrai Mural

Sohrai Mural is an indigenous art form is practised by the women of Santhal Community. The women clean their houses and decorate their walls with murals of Sohrai arts.

  • This art form has continued since 10,000-4,000 BC. It was prevalent mostly in caves, but shifted to houses with mud walls.

Characteristics

  • Sohrai art form can be monochromatic or colorful.
  • The people coat the wall with a layer of white mud, and while the layer is still wet, they draw with their fingertips on it.
  • Their designs range from flowers and fruits to various other nature-inspired ....
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