chhattisgadia

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Chhattisgadia
(culture and traditions)
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Chhattisgarhs culture is a blend of literature,
performing arts and crafts which is derived and
nourished from daily life and observation of
facts of people. Their artworks, handicrafts,
handlooms, rock arts are very famous all over the
world.
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Most of their decorative or the design pattern
which is used in their art work is from their own
religion, mythology, social and political events,
nature and folklore.
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The traditional crafts of the people include
painting, woodcarving, bell metal craft, bamboo
ware and tribal jewellery.
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Chhattisgadia people have an in-depth knowledge
deeply rooted in areas like sociological and
historical movements of the region.
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The literature of Chhattisgarh reflects the
regional consciousness and evolution of an
identity distinct from others in Central India.
There are a number of stories and facts related
to the social problems and difficulties faced by
the lower caste people and the untouchables.
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The famous plays like Jarnail Singh and Unch
Neech written by Khub Chand Baghel are also
important to mention. As the Chhattisgadia
culture is truly influenced by the tribal
culture.
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The Bastar region of Chhattisgarh has the largest
population of tribes in the whole city. The
earliest people who are well experienced in the
field of art and craft are the tribal groups of
Bastar. They are believed to be having worked
with metal therefore they are specialized in
Dhokra casting in bronze and bell metal. These
metals are also used to make tribal gods, votive
animals, oil lamps, carts and animals.
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The state of Chhattisgarh which consists of
forest land. Here the people make good
utilisation in making out intricate craft work
like carved wooden doors, windows, ceilings,
lintels, masks and sculptures of tribal cult
figures.
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The trees such as teak, shisham, sal and other
hardwoods which were abundant in the forests of
Chhattisgarh are utilised for making the art
works and the furniture.
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The tribal people are also noted for their
Pithora style of painting which is usually done
on occasions like festivals, marriages or other
celebrations.
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Earlier the artisans used to exhibit their
paintings mainly on the floors and walls of the
temples and houses, but now they show their
talents on cloth or paper which mainly depicts
mythology and religious rituals.
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Chhattisgadia "Kosa silk" and "lost wax art are
world famous. The tribal of Chhattisgarh do
intrinsic work to make toran, place mats and
boxes with the help of shells, mirrors and
fabric. The fibre which is got from the seeds of
the marshes with a beautiful ivory colour is used
in making potholders, mats, hammocks, bags and
dolls.
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