The Journal
Deep-dives into living traditions, conversations with the makers keeping them alive, and gifting guides for when the piece has to mean something.
Art-form deep-dive·24 May 2026
Pattachitra is a centuries-old scroll painting tradition from Odisha and West Bengal, practiced today by hereditary artist families who combine natural pigments, mythological storytelling, and intricate brushwork to create devotional and narrative art on cloth and palm leaf.
