HT Correspondent
NAGAON, Dec 30: A demonstration and exhibition of Assam’s traditional manuscript painting was organised by the DC Handicrafts, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, at The Kunj, New Delhi, from December 24 to 30.
Noted artist Sujit Das represented Assam as an invited artist, showcasing the state’s rich cultural heritage. During the event, Das demonstrated traditional Assamese manuscript painting techniques, using hengul and haital on sanchi pat, the traditional paper made from the bark of the sanchi tree. He also presented satriya-style paintings, highlighting Assam’s unique artistic traditions.
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Visitors from across the country and abroad appreciated the exhibition and purchased Assamese manuscript paintings. They also lauded the Government of India’s efforts to revive this nearly lost art form. The exhibition and demonstration concluded on December 30, a release added.
