Paitkar Scroll Painting
Among India's oldest scroll traditions, Paitkar paintings of Jharkhand were carried by wandering singers who unrolled them to narrate life, death and the afterlife of the Santhal world, accompanied by song.
- Region of origin:
- Jharkhand
- Materials:
- paper; natural-pigment
- Techniques:
- narrative scroll painting
- HS code (customs):
- 9701
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About Paitkar Scroll Painting
Among India's oldest scroll traditions, Paitkar paintings of Jharkhand were carried by wandering singers who unrolled them to narrate life, death and the afterlife of the Santhal world, accompanied by song.
- Region of origin
- Jharkhand
- Materials
- paper; natural-pigment
- Techniques
- narrative scroll painting
- HS code (customs)
- 9701
How it’s made
narrative scroll painting
The makers
Crafted by Chitrakar / Paitkar painters of Jharkhand.
GI-certified authenticity
Rooted in India’s registered craft traditions
Artisan-direct
Made by the makers — fair, direct earnings
Traceable provenance
Every piece carries its maker, region & origin