Santhal Art

Santhal is a vibrant, symbolic, traditional art form practiced and depicts the Santhal tribe, one of the third largest tribe, communities in India. Spread over the region of present Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal. It is known for its simple use of colors and forms, depicting animals, birds, plants, and human figures. Common subjects which were presented in their paintings were farming, dancing, hunting, and festivals. They often depicted mothers with children, humans and animals, couples, and other family scenes infested with leafy patterns in the foreground. They simplified their drawings with the use of primary color schemes, and figures characterized by directness and childlike simplicity in the depiction of shapes and traditionally made use of handmade paper backed with a piece of cloth. The Santhal art is just not a decorative art form but also holds a cultural and spiritual significance, it reflects myths, folklore, and the traditions of the Santhal tribe, often celebrating nature, festivals, and tribal unity.
Penkraft has used a contemporary way to create this art form that starts with helping you understand the basics, and the material you are handling, understand and master the process, and enables you to create beautiful Santhal Painting pieces with your personalized designs and motifs. Once you master this art, not only can you flaunt your handmade stuff, but also are set on the path of gifting or selling these for running your own business.
During this Santhal Painting Art Course, you will learn to create this art on

• Basic on Paper
• PhotoFrame
• ToteBag
• Wall Décor
• Canvas