RASHA (Rasleela) PATTA TUSSAR PAINTING

Rasa (Rasaleela) Patta Tussar Painting.

These are exotic ancient painting on tussar (silk) which is a natural fabric or on hand made canvas (Patta). As a religion art form it evolved from the temple rituals, more specifically from the temple of Jagannath at Puri and else where in Orissa. These paintings potray a large variety of themes, from religious and mythical stories to exotic and raga (musical) narratives.