Harsingh Hamir, Gita Wolf
People from the Rathwa tribe in Gujarat create a ritual wall painting as a way of worshipping their gods Pithora and Pithori, depicted as horses. The creation of Pithora paintings is considered a form of worship, to keep away ill-luck and invite good fortune. To paint is to mirror — and honour — all that has been created in the universe. This sophisticated conception of the transformative power of art has been rendered into a deceptively simple children’s tale by Rathwa artist Harsingh Hamir.
Read a blog post by Gita Wolf – Pithora Painting and the Coming of Better Times – that explores the work of artists from the indigenous Rathwa tribe from Gujarat and their belief that creating a particular painting—called Pithora—banishes adversity and brings about a change in fortune.
| Weight | 330 kg |
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| Dimensions | 280 × 210 cm |
| ISBN | 978-93-83145-48-5 |
| Pages | 28 |
| Printing | Offset Printing |
| Binding | Hardbound |
| Age Group | 8+ |
| HSN Code | 49030010 |
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