GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -Madhubani painting (or Mithila painting) was traditionally created by the women of various communities in the Mithila region of the Indian subcontinent. It originated from Madhubani district of the Mithila region of Bihar.

Detailed explanation-2: -Madhubani paintings as the name says get its name from Mithila region of Bihar where it is widely practised particularly by women. The history of Madhubani paintings goes back to the time of Ramayana. Originally the painting was done on done on cloth, hand-made paper and canvas.

Detailed explanation-3: -Madhubani is named after one of the districts of Bihar. Painting is done with fingers, twigs, brushes, nib-pens, and matchsticks, using natural dyes and pigments, and is characterized by eye-catching geometrical patterns.

Detailed explanation-4: -Madhubani painting has become synonymous with art and craft of Bihar in the whole world. The process of painting and the use of natural dyes and pigments provide an eye-catching finish to these paintings.