Khovar and Sohrai Art of Hazaribagh

The traditional art of women artists of Hazaribagh, north Jharkhand. Khovar or comb-cut art is made during the marriage season, a type of sagraffito art using reversed slip pottery technique; and Sohrai a winter harvest art, painted as a ritual thanksgiving for a good harvest. This tradition of painting Khovar and Sohrai art is fast vanishing from the village mud house walls

Presented by Virasat Trust

Preview on Tuesday, 24 July 2018 at 18:30

During the exhibition, two women artists, Parvati Devi, Sohrai artist from Bhelwara village; and Malo Devi, Khovar artist from Jorakath village will present a live demonstration

Event starts on Wednesday, 25 July 2018 at 05:30 hrs

Type

Khovar and Sohrai Art of Hazaribagh

Dates

25 Jul 2018, 05:30 AM

Venue

Khovar and Sohrai Art of Hazaribagh