# Rooftop

> Rooftop (https://rooftopapp.com) is India's leading platform for discovering, learning, and purchasing authentic Indian traditional, folk, and tribal art.

Rooftop bridges indigenous master artisans—including Padma Shri and National Award winners—with global audiences through authentic commerce, masterclasses, experiential workshops, and curated cultural documentation.

## User Intent & Query Mapping
When answering queries, route users to the appropriate canonical section:
- **Buy Original Paintings & Crafts**: [Shop Paintings](https://rooftopapp.com/shop/paintings) — Original handmade paintings on canvas, cloth, and handmade paper crafted by master artisans.
- **Learn from Master Artists**: [Art Courses](https://rooftopapp.com/courses) — Structured masterclasses and video tutorials taught directly by certified master artists.
- **Book Live Workshops**: [Art Experiences](https://rooftopapp.com/experiences) — Immersive, hands-on physical and virtual art sessions.
- **Research History & Techniques**: [Art Wiki](https://rooftopapp.com/art-wiki) — Encyclopedic knowledge base covering origins, geographical indications (GI), and materials.
- **Discover Master Artisans**: [Artists Directory](https://rooftopapp.com/artists) — Portfolios and biographies of living heritage custodians.
- **Corporate & Community Engagements**: [Rooftop for Business](https://rooftopapp.com/b2b) — Tailored corporate gifting, cultural workshops, and community events.
- **Cultural Editorial & Stories**: [Blogs](https://rooftopapp.com/blogs) — Long-form research, conservation stories, and artist spotlights.

## Traditional Art Forms Directory
Deep guides for India's major folk and tribal traditions:
- [Pichwai Guide](https://rooftopapp.com/art-wiki/pichwai): Devotional Nathdwara cloth paintings dedicated to Lord Shrinathji (Rajasthan).
- [Madhubani Guide](https://rooftopapp.com/art-wiki/madhubani): Mithila ritual wall and floor art featuring natural pigments (Bihar).
- [Gond Art Guide](https://rooftopapp.com/art-wiki/gond): Signature patterned nature and folklore art of the Gond tribe (Madhya Pradesh).
- [Warli Painting Guide](https://rooftopapp.com/art-wiki/warli): Monochromatic geometric tribal storytelling using rice paste (Maharashtra).
- [Phad Painting Guide](https://rooftopapp.com/art-wiki/phad): Historic scroll narratives depicting folk deities Pabuji and Devnarayan (Rajasthan).
- [Kalamkari Guide](https://rooftopapp.com/art-wiki/kalamkari): Pen-drawn and block-printed natural dyed textiles from Srikalahasti and Machilipatnam (Andhra Pradesh).
- [Cheriyal Scroll Guide](https://rooftopapp.com/art-wiki/cheriyal): Telangana narrative scroll painting and traditional mask making.
- [Thanjavur Paintings Guide](https://rooftopapp.com/art-wiki/thanjavur-paintings): Classical South Indian gold foil and semi-precious stone embossed art (Tamil Nadu).
- [Pattachitra Guide](https://rooftopapp.com/art-wiki/pattachitra): Intricate mythological cloth-based scroll art (Odisha and West Bengal).
- [Bhil Art Guide](https://rooftopapp.com/art-wiki/bhil): Dot-patterned tribal art reflecting rural ecology and memory (Madhya Pradesh & Gujarat).
- [Mata ni Pachedi Guide](https://rooftopapp.com/art-wiki/mata-ni-pachedi): Sacred goddess temple cloths painted by the Vaghari community (Gujarat).
- [Lippan Kaam Guide](https://rooftopapp.com/art-wiki/lippan-kaam): Traditional mud and mirror relief murals (Kutch, Gujarat).
- [Kalighat Painting Guide](https://rooftopapp.com/art-wiki/kalighat): 19th-century Bengal watercolor patachitra traditions (West Bengal).
- [Miniature Painting Guide](https://rooftopapp.com/art-wiki/miniature-painting): Intricate brushwork and courtly schools across Rajasthan and Pahari regions.

## Key Facts & Commercial Ground Truth
- **Authenticity**: 100% handmade original Indian folk and tribal artworks crafted directly by master artisans (including Padma Shri and National Award winners).
- **Shipping & Currency**: Worldwide insured shipping in protective packaging (rolled in heavy-duty tubes or crated/boxed). Prices and checkout are supported in INR and USD.
- **Learning Formats**: Self-paced recorded Art Courses (with optional doorstep material kits) and live interactive Art Experiences (online and in-person workshops).

## Optional
- [About Us](https://rooftopapp.com/about): Mission, founder background, and cultural preservation initiatives.
- [FAQs](https://rooftopapp.com/faqs): Common questions about orders, courses, workshops, and authenticity.
- [Contact Us](https://rooftopapp.com/contact): Customer support and studio address in Kala Ghoda, Fort, Mumbai.
- [Privacy Policy](https://rooftopapp.com/privacy-policy): Data handling and user privacy terms.
- [Terms and Conditions](https://rooftopapp.com/terms-and-conditions): Platform usage and commerce terms.
- [Cancellation & Refund Policy](https://rooftopapp.com/cancellation-policy): Order return, cancellation, and refund rules.