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Mata Ni Pachedi
Mata ni Pachedi Art Course by Chitara Family
Course Description
The pride of Gujarat and an ode to culture, faith and tradition, Mata ni Pachedi is more than just an artform and with our maestro course you will understand just why! The traditional art form of Mata ni Pachedi emerged about 400 years ago when the Vaghari community of Gujarat, been denied entry in temples, began painting their mother goddess with exquisite designs on cotton cloth and praying to these paintings with great reverence. The rest as they say is history! In this online course on Mata ni Pachedi, you can learn the nuances of this art with step-by-step instructions by the Chitara brothers, pioneers of the art.
Shri Chandrakant Bhulabhai Chitara with his brothers, Shri Kiran Chitara and Shri Kirit Chitara shall take you through the historical background of the art form, their community, and their creative process, along with a step-by-step guide to making a beautiful Mata ni Pachedi artwork. With Rooftop’s curated online course you can watch, listen and learn at your own pace, time and convenience to create your own masterpiece.
Course Curriculum
Mata Ni Pachedi Maestro Course
Introduction to Shri Chandrakant Bhulabhai Chitara
Meet the master, Shri Chandrakant Bhulabhai Chitara. He comes from a family of National Awardees and has won the National award himself! This video is all about his journey and how he came to be an artist.
The structure of Mata ni Pachedi
In this lesson, Kirit Chitara Ji will teach the quintessential details of how Mata ni Pachedi painting is structured. A master class by a maestro artist with give you an edge in creating your own artwork.
Process of creating Mata ni Pachedi
For this lesson, Kiran Chitara Ji will guide you through the traditional method of creating a Mata ni Pachedi painting in detail. Learn about the importance of this divine art and some simple tips from a master artisan to make your own.
Motif 1: Toran or Borders
The master artist explains why a torana — a decorative border — is essential in a Mata ni Pachedi painting and guides you through several creative ways to create one.
Motif 2: Sun
In this lesson, the master focuses on the sun as the central motif and demonstrates various techniques for drawing it. You learn to create this motif in different styles to add to your artworks.
Motif 3: Figures surrounding the Goddess
The master artist demonstrates how to depict a priest praying around the goddess in a Mata ni Pachedi painting. This scene is an important and meaningful depiction in the artform of Mata ni Pachedi.
Basic Course
Intermediate Course
Advanced Course
Bonus Course
Course Curriculum
Mata Ni Pachedi Maestro Course
Introduction to Shri Chandrakant Bhulabhai Chitara
Meet the master, Shri Chandrakant Bhulabhai Chitara. He comes from a family of National Awardees and has won the National award himself! This video is all about his journey and how he came to be an artist.
The structure of Mata ni Pachedi
In this lesson, Kirit Chitara Ji will teach the quintessential details of how Mata ni Pachedi painting is structured. A master class by a maestro artist with give you an edge in creating your own artwork.
Process of creating Mata ni Pachedi
For this lesson, Kiran Chitara Ji will guide you through the traditional method of creating a Mata ni Pachedi painting in detail. Learn about the importance of this divine art and some simple tips from a master artisan to make your own.
Motif 1: Toran or Borders
The master artist explains why a torana — a decorative border — is essential in a Mata ni Pachedi painting and guides you through several creative ways to create one.
Motif 2: Sun
In this lesson, the master focuses on the sun as the central motif and demonstrates various techniques for drawing it. You learn to create this motif in different styles to add to your artworks.
Motif 3: Figures surrounding the Goddess
The master artist demonstrates how to depict a priest praying around the goddess in a Mata ni Pachedi painting. This scene is an important and meaningful depiction in the artform of Mata ni Pachedi.
Basic Course
Intermediate Course
Advanced Course
Bonus Course
Meet the Maestro
Chitara Brothers
Chandrakant Chitara, is one of the leading names in the Indian folk art industry. Along with his brother Kiran Chitara and nephew Kirit Chitara, Chandrakant ji has been actively involved in creating the traditional art form Mata Ni Pachedi. Chandrakant Chitara has been awarded Shilp Guru for his commendable work in the promotion of Mata Ni Pachedi through his paintings. Kiran ji and Chandrakant ji are the carriers of spiritual art forms which were once considered to be a tribal art form of the Wagheri community. Kirit ji has learnt this art under the patronage of his uncle Chandrakant ji.
Chandrakant Chitara Years of experience: 30+ years Awards
- National Merit Award, 1997 and 2001
- National Award, 2003
- State award, 2001
- Shilp guru award
- Honoured by London Museum
Kiran Chitara Years of experience: 30+ years Awards
- Government National Award, 2005