Application of the Pithora painting: Motifs on the garments with wool work

Abstract

Since ancient times art has been an integral part of human life. Pithora art is a folk painting of tribes, residing in eastern Gujarat.it is a highly ritualistic painting done by trebles people to intake their God- Baba Pithora which is on the edge of losing its existence in the art craft and design industry Understanding the limitations and needs of revivals of the craft various designer products are formulated and concepts are presented, which directly or indirectly adapt to the Pithora style or art. The present study on using Pithora painting motifs on the garment was conducted to explore wool and fabric painting and the possibility of strengthening creativity by fusing Pithora painting motifs and wool work with the fabric painting technique. The concept behind them was to create a new range of textile designs by maintaining the beauty and originality of traditional painting, Tribal writing and monographs. Motifs were selected and development of designs to apply the garment (saree) with wool. Thus the motifs explored in Pithora painting were highly acceptable for product development as several designs can be created through wool and fabric painting.