Mithila · Madhubani Folk Art

Hand-paintedstories incolour & line

I'm Pragati Kumari — a Madhubani artist keeping a centuries-old tradition alive, one motif at a time. Original works, commissions, and prints rooted in the soul of Mithila.

Bihar, India
The Artist

A tradition carried by hand

Madhubani — also called Mithila painting — was born on the mud walls and floors of homes in the Mithila region of Bihar, painted by women to mark festivals, weddings, and the turning of seasons. Every fish, lotus, and peacock carries meaning passed down through generations.

I work in the traditional way: natural pigments, fine nib and twig, and the dense, unbroken line that gives Madhubani its heartbeat. Each piece begins as a story and ends as something I hope you'll live with for years.

Tell me your story, and I'll paint it in the language of Mithila.

120+
Original works
15
Years painting
Stories to tell
How a piece is made

From thought to motif

No printing, no shortcuts — every line is drawn by hand in the Mithila way.

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The Story

We choose a theme — a deity, a wedding, the forest, your own memory.

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The Line

A double outline is drawn freehand, the signature of true Madhubani.

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The Fill

Spaces are packed with cross-hatch, dots, and pattern — never left empty.

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The Colour

Natural pigments bring it alive: turmeric ochre, indigo, lampblack, rose.

Work with me

Commissions & Prints

Bring home an original, gift a custom piece, or start with an affordable print.

Fine Art Prints

from ₹1,200
  • Giclée prints of original works
  • Archival paper, true colour
  • Sizes from A4 to A2
  • Ships across India
Order a print
Most loved

Custom Commission

from ₹8,000
  • A piece painted just for you
  • Your story, deity, or occasion
  • Choice of size & palette
  • Sketch approval before painting
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Original Painting

on request
  • One-of-a-kind signed works
  • Handmade paper or canvas
  • Certificate of authenticity
  • Worldwide shipping available
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Let's talk

Inquire about a piece

Whether it's a commission, a print order, or an exhibition — send a note and I'll reply personally.

pragatiartvista@gmail.com
+1-669-272-9870
Cupertino, CA, USA

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