Madhubani Paintings – Mithila Folk Art
Explore original handcrafted Madhubani paintings inspired by the Mithila art traditions of Bihar. Discover the artists, subjects and visual language behind devotional, nature, animal, bird and narrative artworks at Treasure Of India.
What Is Madhubani Painting?
Madhubani painting, also known as Mithila painting, is a traditional Indian folk-art tradition associated with the Mithila region of Bihar. It is known for strong outlines, patterned surfaces, decorative borders and compositions inspired by mythology, nature and cultural life.
Explore Madhubani Art by Subject
Discover devotional and narrative subjects such as Krishna, Radha, Rama, Sita, Shiva and Parvati alongside birds, fish, elephants, trees, flowers and other nature-inspired compositions.
The Artists Behind Madhubani Art
Every handmade painting carries the work and interpretation of an artist. Explore individual product pages for available artist information, medium, dimensions and artwork details, and visit our artist profiles to discover the people behind Indian traditional art.
Buy Madhubani Paintings
Browse Madhubani paintings by subject, artist, dimensions and price. Review the individual artwork details before purchasing, especially when selecting a handmade piece for a collection, home or meaningful gift.
Collect Art That Keeps Tradition Visible
When an artwork finds a home, the artist gains visibility and an opportunity to continue creating. Collecting handmade Madhubani art can therefore become part of a wider cycle of art, recognition, encouragement, continued creation and heritage preservation.
Explore More Indian Art
Discover related regional traditions through the Craft Map of India or browse Indian paintings across different art forms.
Madhubani painting buying guide: choosing an original Mithila work
Madhubani, also called Mithila painting, comes from the Mithila region of Bihar. It began as wall and floor painting for weddings and festivals, and is known for double outlines, bright natural colours and surfaces filled with pattern, with no empty space. Paintings in this collection are hand-painted by Mithila artists from Bihar, including Anita Devi and Saroj Kumar Jha.
How to recognise an original Madhubani painting
- Hand-drawn double lines: outlines are drawn twice and filled with fine hatching or dots, with small irregularities. Prints are perfectly even.
- Paint on the surface: on handmade paper you can see and feel where colour sits on the fibres.
- Signature and certificate: every painting here ships with a signed certificate of authenticity naming the artist.
Popular Madhubani subjects
- Fish: a symbol of fertility and good fortune, and a classic choice for homes.
- Kohbar: the marriage painting made for the bridal chamber, a meaningful wedding gift.
- Krishna and Radha: see Radha Krishna paintings across crafts.
- Trees and nature scenes: see Tree of Life paintings.
Price guide
Madhubani paintings here currently range from ₹1,599 to ₹17,999. Price depends on size, detail and the artist.
Framing and care
Most Madhubani works are on paper, so frame them behind glass or acrylic with a mount. Keep them away from direct sun and damp walls.
Why buy from Treasure of India
- Original paintings by named Mithila artists from Bihar.
- Signed certificate of authenticity with every piece.
- Video call on request to see a piece before you buy, or visit our gallery in Palam Vihar, Gurugram.
- Free delivery in India on orders of ₹2,999 and above, and worldwide shipping in 2 to 3 weeks.
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