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Mata Ni Pachedi

Mata Ni Pachedi

The Mata ni Pachedi Maestro Course.

Duration 7 Hours
Level Multi-Level
Language Hindi, English

₹10,000.00

About Maestro Course

The traditional art form of Mata ni Pachedi emerged about 400 years ago when the Vaghari community of Gujarat was denied entry into their local temples. The community members decided to paint their mother goddess with exquisite designs on cotton cloth and began praying to these paintings with great reverence. 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 Mata ni Pachedi artwork.

Lessons

Mata Ni Pachedi Maestro Course

Introduction to Shri Chandrakant Bhulabhai Chitara

Meet master artist, Shri Chandrakant Bhulabhai Chitara, a National Awardee who is the son of another National Awardee!

The structure of Mata ni Pachedi

In this module, Kirit Chitara ji goes into detail about the structure of quintessential Mata ni Pachedi paintings!

Process of creating Mata ni Pachedi

In this module, Kiran Chitara ji shall guide you through the traditional method of creating Mata ni Pachedi!

Motif 1: Toran or Borders

The master artist tells you about the need for a torana or border in a Mata ni Pachedi painting, and the various ways you can make it.

Motif 2: Sun

The master artist teaches you how to go about making the sun motif.

Motif 3: Figures surrounding the Goddess

The master artist shows how to depict a priest praying around the Goddess in Mata ni Pachedi Painting.

Material Includes

Brushes (4)
A4 Size Paper (5)
Colours (5)

About Artist

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 1. National Merit Award, 1997 and 2001 2. National Award, 2003 3. State award, 2001 4. Shilp guru award 5. Honoured by London Museum Kiran Chitara Years of experience: 30+ years Awards 1. Government National Award, 2005