If you have ever paused at my stall and wondered, “Is this print or original?” – you are not alone. It is the most common question I get. With Madhubani’s growing popularity, digital prints have flooded the market. They look bright from a distance, but up close, they tell a different story.
As we celebrate National Handloom Day today (August 7, 2025), we also celebrate the vibrant legacy of India’s handloom industry, a living tapestry of culture, craftsmanship, and creativity that has adorned our nation for centuries.
In this article, I’ll try to capture the journey and evolution of Madhubani Painting from an artist’s perspective based on my research and speaking to many stakeholders in this profession.
As a Madhubani artist deeply immersed in the traditional art forms of Bihar, I was following the celebration of our rich cultural heritage through the prestigious Islamic & Indian Art auction held by Lyon and Turnbull in London on June 12, 2024.
