Khovar art

The beauty of Sohrai and Khovar paintings Sparrows, peacocks, squirrels and cows inhabit the world of Sohrai and Khovar paintings. Popular in Hazaribagh region of Jharkhand, the folk art draws heavily from the forest life. It is an art form practised by women at home, usually the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law combine. The exhibition aimed to create awareness about this painting style even while making the practitioners proud of their heritage.

Watercolour on paper

Soharai art of jharkhad

MUST ART GALLERY AN ART UNIVERSE KHOVAR ART. ARTIST IS SUGIYA DEVI. Khovar art was traditionally for decorating the marriage chamber of the bride and groom, and it usually depicts the animals and plants of neighbouring forests and valleys. The name Khovar is derived from two words: kho or koh (meaning: a cave) and var (meaning: husband). Symbolizing fertility, the mural-making takes place each spring during the marriage season. www.gallerymustart.com www.singinawajunglelodge.com

SOHRAI ART. ARTIST IS RUKMINA DEVI. In this depiction the artist has drawn a deer with the antlers (barasingha), they are a sure sight in the tribal areas. www.gallerymustart.com www.singinawajunglelodge.com

14 Oct — 12 Dec 2015 at the Brunei Gallery in London, United Kingdom

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