Parsi embroidery has been a part of India’s diverse textile heritage. Some NGOs have tried to bring puppetry to urban cities, yet this art form is nearing its end. There are very few artists left that know the art. But all of these won’t exist a few years from now. Then there’s Kathaputli from Rajasthan and Kundhei from Orissa. The surprising thing is that there are so many forms of puppetry that we aren’t even aware about. Some scholars suggest that puppetry has existed in India for over 3000 years. Fortunately, the Bihar government is making an effort to revive this craft and patent it as Bhagalpur folk art. However, it started fading away in the middle of the 20th century.
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This art flourished heartily during the British rule in India. Back then, they made products only to be used in Bishahari festival, a festival dedicated to the snake god that took place in the district Bhagalpur. This art form originated in Anga Pradesh (modern day Bihar). Manjusha is believed to be the only art form in India that is displayed in series, each representing a story within it.
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Let's take a look at 9 of the most beautiful of them which need to be saved right away! 1. Sadly, however, some of these art forms are on the verge of extinction. We're really blessed to be born in a country with so much diversity in this space. Almost every region has its own traditional form of art that includes drawings, paintings, embroideries, carvings, saris and more.