Written by Swasti Pachauri , Edited by Parmita Uniyal | Madhya Pradesh | Posted: June 4, 2014 2:12 pm | Read the full story and view more images in large size here >>
Jhabua district of Madhya Pradesh is defined by its mountainous terrain, scattered village settlements, patches of maize crop and the indigenous tribes that it inhabit. Native to one of the most backward tribal groups called the Bhil and Bhilala tribes and bordering parts of Gujarat and Rajasthan, this region specialises in one of the most beautiful forms of art depicting the region’s rich aesthetics- that of ‘Tribal Doll Handicrafts’.
Locally known as the ‘Adivasi Gudiya Hastashilp’, the art of doll making contributes to rural livelihoods through creative arts and craft pursuits. An interesting case in point is how varying forms of art, fabric prints and designs have managed to cross and transcend boundaries influencing indigenous cultures and occupations. This is evident from the eclectic amalgamation of tasteful Gujarati ethnic styles of jewelry/beads and the Rajasthani ‘Kathputli’ (puppet) patterns that adorn these pretty dolls. […]
Storytellers of tradition These dolls carry with them stories of artistic traditions, occupational legacies and sustenance practices which together define the economics of this region. Such symbolic representation of the Bhil and Bhilala tribe, their existence and ethos, translates these little dolls into an important medium of expression of historical ethnicity highlighting their unparalleled relevance in contemporary times – thereby redefining and enhancing the cultural capital quotients of our country. […]
Source: These tribal dolls of Jhabua have a cultural story to tell | The Indian Express
Address : http://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/these-tribal-dolls-of-jhabua-have-a-story-to-tell/
Date Visited: Tue Nov 18 2014 13:18:37 GMT+0100 (CET)
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