India's traditional and tribal art traditions are deeply connected to place, materials, communities and the people who keep their practices alive. The Craft Map of India helps you explore these regional connections and discover how different art forms relate to the states and regions where they are practised.
Explore Indian Art by Region
From Odisha Pattachitra and Madhya Pradesh Gond art to Gujarat Lippan work, Jharkhand Sohrai painting and Kolkata Kalighat art, regional context can help explain the materials, subjects and visual language found in handmade Indian art.
Explore Craft Traditions
Use the Pattachitra collection, Gond collection, Lippan art collection, Jharkhand art and Kalighat painting collection to explore available work.
Discover the Artists Behind the Traditions
Regional craft becomes easier to understand when the maker is visible. Visit artist profiles to explore documented information about artisans and artists connected with Treasure Of India.
Why Regional Context Matters
Learning where an art form comes from can help collectors understand its materials, techniques and cultural context without reducing every artwork to a single definition. Individual artists and communities continue to interpret traditional forms in different ways.
Explore Selected Indian Artworks
See how regional traditions translate into individual artworks with these currently available pieces:
Ashta Vinayak – Pattachitra
The Bird and Flowering Tree – Gond
Goddess Durga Narrative Scroll – Kalighat