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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