Process of Making
Madhubani
Step 1:
To start a Madhubani Painting, one requires handmade paper
or canvas which is first treated with cow dung. . This treatment on paper mirrors the plastered
mud walls on which Madhubani paintings are still done in the villages of
Madhubani. This is the traditional technique, however, you can try doing this without treating with cow dung.
Step 2:
Once the paper is treated, a border of ½ to 2 inches is made
which is decorated with floral, geometrical designs with intricate lines. This
is done with black ink with the help of a nib.
Step 3:
After drawing the border on all four sides, the main theme
is drawn at the center. The themes vary from mythological to animal, birds
contemporary to social issues. Once the sketch is completed, it should be kept
in mind that no space left blank. It has to be filled with floral designs or
other motifs
Step 4:
After completing the whole sketch with nib, it is time to
fill the outlines drawn with color (as in Bharni style) or intricate lines and
design with black and other muted colors (as in Kachni style).
Finally, the painting is ready which can be framed and ready
to enhance the décor of the house, office or other places.
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