Sohrai Art
Earth-pigment harvest paintings by the women of Hazaribagh, Jharkhand — cattle, forests and geometric motifs celebrating the bond between land and life. A living mural tradition on canvas.
Sohrai painting buying guide: original tribal art from Jharkhand
Sohrai is a wall painting tradition from Jharkhand, made by women to mark Sohrai, the harvest festival that honours cattle. Houses are re-plastered and painted with animals, birds, plants and forest scenes using earth colours such as red ochre, white clay and black. Sohrai-Khovar painting has been recognised with a Geographical Indication (GI) tag. The paintings in this collection are portable works made for the home, including work by Lifetime Achievement Awardee Putli Ganju.
What to look for in an original Sohrai painting
- Earthy palette: warm reds, browns, creams and black, with figures outlined boldly and filled with lines, dots and combed patterns.
- Hand-drawn texture: lines vary in thickness and fill patterns are slightly irregular, a sign of hand work.
- Named artist and certificate: each painting ships with a signed certificate of authenticity.
Popular Sohrai subjects
- Peacocks: among the most loved Sohrai motifs, and a bright focal point for a living room or entrance. Browse more peacock art.
- Elephants and cattle: linked to the harvest and the festival itself. See elephant art across crafts.
- Forest and tree scenes: animals and birds around a tree, with a calm, balanced feel for bedrooms and studies.
Price guide
Sohrai paintings here currently range from ₹7,999 to ₹30,999. Larger works with more figures and finer fill patterns sit at the top of the range.
Where to hang and how to care for it
Sohrai colours look richest under warm light. Hang the painting away from direct sun and damp walls, and frame it if it is on paper. Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth.
Why buy from Treasure of India
- Original works by Sohrai artists from Jharkhand.
- Signed certificate of authenticity with every painting.
- Video call on request, or see pieces at 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.
Learn more in our Sohrai painting guide.