Chaapa relies on a combination of adhesive and extremely thin metallic foil to create decorative motifs on fabric.
Among the many schools of painting that emerged during the transition from Mughal sovereignty to British colonial rule, Patna Kalam occupies a distinctive position within the history of South Asian art.
Lahthi, the traditional lac bangle craft of Muzaffarpur in Bihar, represents a long-standing artisanal tradition rooted in material culture, ritual practice and hereditary craftsmanship.