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Pattachitra
Pattachitra is a traditional painted-scroll and cloth-painting practice associated especially with Odisha, marked by disciplined line, decorative borders and narrative themes.
Key points
- Strongly associated with Odisha
- Uses prepared cloth or other surfaces
- Draws on religious, literary and narrative themes
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India
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Sources and verification
- [1] Indian Handicrafts Portal — Office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India Government Portal View source
Last verified: 25/10/2026