Warli Painting

Warli Art – Storytelling Through Tribal Simplicity

India’s artistic legacy stretches back to the 3rd millennium B.C., and among its most enduring folk traditions is the Warli art form—a captivating visual language rooted in the Northern Sahyadri ranges of Maharashtra.

First brought into mainstream recognition in the 1970s, Warli Art has been practiced for centuries by the tribal communities, especially women, who painted the walls of their homes using simple, expressive forms. Unlike many Indian art traditions, Warli paintings don’t focus on mythology or deities—they portray the beauty of everyday rural life: farming, dancing, hunting, celebration, and nature.

What makes Warli unique is its monochromatic simplicity, rhythmic repetition, and symbolic use of geometric shapes—circles, triangles, and squares—to represent humans, animals, and elements of nature.

Penkraft® Warli Painting Online Course

Now you can learn this iconic art form from the comfort of your home with the Penkraft Warli Painting Online Course. Whether you're an absolute beginner or a folk art enthusiast, this certified course is designed to guide you from basics to mastery.

What You’ll Learn:

• Introduction to Warli motifs – including traditional borders, figures, animals, trees, and patterns
• How to create scenes from daily life using simple geometric forms
• Step-by-step guidance on painting Warli art on various surfaces:
  • Canvas
  • Fabric
  • Paper
  • MDF boards, and more
• Techniques for outlining, spacing, painting, and layering
• Tips for tool care and material maintenance

Why Choose Penkraft®?

• Flexible, self-paced online modules
• Beginner-friendly step-by-step instructions
• Hands-on assignments and creative prompts
• No prior art experience required
• Certified completion with lifetime creative value

Celebrate India’s tribal heritage—one figure, one story at a time.
Join the Penkraft® Warli Painting Online Course and rediscover the joy of folk art!