2. 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.
3. 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.
4. The traditional crafts of the people include painting,
woodcarving, bell metal craft, bamboo ware and
tribal jewellery.
5. Chhattisgadia people have an in-depth
knowledge deeply rooted in areas like
sociological and historical movements of the
region.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. The tribal people are also noted for their
Pithora style of painting which is usually done
on occasions like festivals, marriages or other
celebrations.
13. 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.
14. 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.
