Multi colour Peacock Khovar Painting Mats The Raja-Rani Thanjavur Doll pairs

The Raja-Rani Thanjavur Doll pairs are seen in various dance forms such as Bharatanatyam

and it is believed that women in the Mithila region used to paint the walls of their homes with these intricate designs during auspicious occasions

and cultural significance

The art is regionally known as “Tholu Bommalata� in Telugu

Multi colour Peacock Khovar Painting Mats The Raja-Rani Thanjavur Doll pairsSohrai Khovar is a traditional painting style from the state of Jharkhand in eastern India. It is a form of wall art that is usually done by the women of the community on the mud walls of their houses. The paintings are usually created during the harvest season, which falls between October and November, to celebrate the bounty of the land. The Sohrai Khovar paintings are characterized by their bright colors and bold patterns. The paintings depict