Now, it stands as a defining work of modern South Asian art ... blend of Indian folk traditions and modernist influences. The vignettes are reminiscent of narrative paintings in India's miniature ...

Mr Vel, who is an engineer by profession, is a passionate practising artist in Chariyal painting. He said many interesting aspects of Indian folk art and craft were not well know Pichwai painting ...

Artist and author Anurag Anand says "Indian folk art promotes sustainability ... and the canvas for the paintings is made with cotton or tree bark. In Kalamkari too, people used plant-based ...