Basohli Painting

Why in news?

• The world-famous ‘Basohli Painting’ from Kathua district has obtained the Geographical Indication (GI) Tag.
• This is the first time in the history of GI registration that the Jammu region got a GI tag for handicrafts.

About Basohli Painting:

• Basohli Painting originates in Basholi region of Jammu and Kashmir
• It is popular for its miniature art style with vivid, evocative colours, bold lines, and deep-set facial patterns.
• The Basholi painting style flourished during the 17th and 18th centuries under the patronage of local rulers and wealthy merchants.
• The portraits of local rulers, Radha-Krishna, and Madhava-Malati love themes and themes from the Bhagavata Purana.
• It is considered the first school of Pahari paintings.

Salient features:

• They have perfect geometrical patterns, bright colours and glossy enamel.
• The figures in the paintings are shown clad in rich costumes, stylised faces and large bulging eyes lending unique individuality to these paintings.
• These are painted on paper, cloth, or wood using natural pigments and dyes. Ochre yellow, brown, and green grounds are the predominant colours.

PRACTICE QUESTION:

Consider the following pairs:

Registered Geographical Indications : State

1. Basohli Painting                             : Assam

2. Khola Chilli                                                    : Goa

3. Judima                                                            : Manipur

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 only

(c) 3 only

(d) 1 and 3 only

Answer