Chhattisgadia

Chhattisgadia(culture and traditions)

Chhattisgarh’s 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.

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.

The traditional crafts of the people include painting, woodcarving, bell metal craft, bamboo ware and

tribal jewellery.

Chhattisgadia people have an in-depth knowledge deeply rooted in areas like

sociological and historical movements of the region.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The tribal people are also noted for their Pithora style of painting which is usually done on occasions like festivals, marriages or other

celebrations.

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.

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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