1. Bharni (भरनी)
Vibrant, colorful, divine — Bharni style celebrates gods and goddesses in rich, saturated backgrounds, symbolizing abundance and faith.
Read MoreMithila Painting — The Eternal Canvas of a Civilization
Where Culture is Not Just Preserved, But Passed On
Mithila Painting, widely known as Madhubani, is not merely an art form — it is a 2,500-year-old visual language born in the age of the Ramayana. The earliest legend traces its origin to the wedding of Goddess Sita, daughter of King Janak of Mithila. To celebrate her marriage to Lord Rama, King Janak commanded the artists of his kingdom to adorn every wall with vibrant depictions of love, prosperity, and divine blessings. Thus began a tradition where every stroke told a story, every motif held a meaning, and every color carried a blessing.
Rooted in the heartland of Bihar’s Mithila region, Madhubani art was originally painted on freshly plastered mud walls and floors using natural dyes made from flowers, leaves, and minerals. The styles evolved — Bharni with its bold colors, Katchni with intricate line work, Godna with tribal motifs, Kohbar with symbolic wedding themes, and Tantrik with spiritual iconography — yet the soul of the art remained unchanged.
This heritage is more than a craft; it is a living folk tradition passed from mother to daughter for generations, carrying within it the myths, rituals, and collective memory of an entire community. Today, it travels beyond mud walls to handmade paper, cloth, and canvas — finding its way into homes, galleries, and hearts across the globe.
Our unique map of Madhubani — painted in the rich styles of Mithila art — is a tribute to this enduring legacy. It’s not just a map, but a storybook of a land where art is not made, but lived.
2. Kachni (कचनी)
Defined by its fine lines and monochrome beauty, Kachni speaks through intricate strokes instead of bold colors, embodying elegance in minimalism.
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3. Tantrik (तांत्रिक)
Mystical and symbolic, Tantrik art explores spiritual diagrams, yantras, and cosmic geometry, often linked with rituals and meditative practices.
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4. Godna (गोदना)
Inspired by tribal tattoo traditions, Godna is raw, bold, and rhythmic, with repeating motifs that tell stories of identity and belonging.
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5. Kohbar (कोहबर)
Traditionally painted on wedding chamber walls, Kohbar bursts with fertility symbols, love, and blessings for a prosperous union.
Read MoreOur Roots: From the Heart of Mithila
Mithila Gharana was born not in a boardroom — but in the earthy, soulful lanes of Bihar’s Mithila region, where art is a way of life, not just decoration.
Mithila Painting, also known globally as Madhubani Painting, finds its origin in Ramayana kal — when King Janak adorned the walls of his palace with hand-painted artworks to celebrate the wedding of his daughter, Sita ji, to Lord Ram.
That divine occasion wasn’t just the start of a marriage; it was the birth of a folk art tradition — a language of emotions painted on mud walls by the women of Mithila.
Stories, spirituality, nature, and festivals — all came alive through colors, lines, and devotion.
At Mithila Gharana, we don’t just admire this legacy — we carry it forward.
Our Mission & Philosophy
To preserve, reimagine, and bring the essence of Mithila art to the world — one piece at a time.
In a world of fleeting trends and mass-produced design, we stand for heritage.
We collaborate directly with women artists and rural families, ensuring that their art finds a home in your life — and not just your screen.
Every product you receive from us — whether it's a painting, bookmark, handkerchief, fridge magnet, or greeting card — is infused with the same intention as centuries ago:
To bless, beautify, and bond people with art.
Why It Matters
In villages, Mithila Painting is a daily ritual.
Women paint their walls, floors, and hearts — expressing joy, sorrow, protest, devotion — all without speaking a word.
These aren't artists by degree. They are daughters, mothers, wives — storytellers of silence.
We believe in the power of their voices. And we believe you — the modern admirer of culture — deserve to experience this legacy in a way that fits today’s lifestyle.
What We Make — and Why
We design everyday and giftable items — but with a soul.
Bookmarks that carry stories between pages
Handkerchiefs painted with cultural memory
Fridge magnets that ground your kitchen in heritage
Greeting cards that speak tradition, not just text
Paintings that don’t just decorate — they bless your space
Every product is made by authentic hands, using traditional materials and eco-conscious methods, and every purchase supports real families in Mithila.
Why 'Mithila Gharana'
Because we’re not just a brand.
We are a modern expression of an ancient legacy.
- We empower rural women
- We promote slow, meaningful art
- We blend heritage with modern design
- We make your everyday life culturally richer
When you support Mithila Gharana, you don’t just buy.
You belong — to a lineage, a story, a home.