The Kavad is a mobile story-telling device that sometimes serves as a temporary temple. It is created by combining the skills of carpentry, painting and narration. As separate professions,...

Mar 20, 2021 · But stealing the show is the Kavad Art of Rajasthan! Kavad is a portable wooden shrine with visual narratives of Gods, Goddesses, local heroes, saints, and patrons on its panels hinged together. A wandering priest (kavadiya bhatt) narrates Kavad Art.

Kavad is a Rajasthani art form that originated in the village of Bassi in the Chittorgarh area. Kavad is a portable wooden shrine decorated with stories from the Ramayana and Mahabharata, as well as folklore, that artists would transport from village to village and tell to the locals.

Apr 22, 2021 · Few crafts in India are as unique and layered with stories as is Kavad. Commonly described as a ‘portable shrine’, Kavad is a wooden ‘box’ or ‘cabinet’ with many folding doors, each of which is vividly painted with depictions of deities, stories …

Sep 9, 2024 · Kavad art is a traditional form of storytelling and portable shrine-making that originated in Rajasthan, India. It involves intricately carved wooden boxes with multiple hinged panels that unfold to reveal a layered narrative.

The red contemporary Kavad was one piece among 150 hand crafted objects made with guidance in contemporary design for an exhibition of scripts and calligraphy on craft and art.

May 18, 2023 · Kavad art in Rajasthan stands as a testament to the enduring power of storytelling and artistic craftsmanship. With its beautifully carved wooden shrines and intricately painted panels, Kavad art brings to life the rich tapestry of mythology, history, and folklore of the region.

Feb 15, 2021 · A kavad is a mobile shrine or temple intricately crafted from painted wood. It holds significance within the oral storytelling practice known as kavad banchana, widely embraced in the Rajasthan region.

These paintings adorn the Kawad, a portable wooden shrine with multiple panels that unfold to reveal intricate, colorful narratives. Artisans, known as Kawad makers, use natural pigments to depict mythological tales, religious stories, and local legends.

Mar 28, 2024 · Nestled amidst the historical landscape of Chittorgarh, Rajasthan lies the village of Bassi, renowned for its captivating art form – Kavad. More than just artwork, Kavad is a unique storytelling...