The Living Tradition of Patua ArtBorn in the heart of Naya, India, in 1936, Jamuna Chitrakar emerged as a luminous figure in the preservation and evolution of the Patua painting style. This ancient Bengali scroll painting technique, passed down through generations of artisans, found a profound new voice in her hands. Her early work was deeply rooted in the spiritual landscape of India, weaving intricate narratives of Hindu mythology and legendary tales onto cloth. Through her brush, the sacred stories of old were not merely depicted but brought to a vibrant life, capturing the essence of folk…