Patachitra

Jaba Chitrakar

Call: 8509477383

Jaba Chitrakar is a renowned Patua of Naya in Pingla, Pachim Medinipur district. She is adored for her soulful rendition of ‘Pater Gaan’. She started learning the art of Patachitra during her childhood from legendary Patua Dukhushyam Chitrakar. Jaba has participated in exhibitions and events across India. She has visited France twice where she has also participated in a workshop. Her two daughters Sonia Chitrakar and Mousumi Chitrakar have also established themselves as accomplished artists and bearing the tradition with high enthusiasm.

Subho Chitrakar

Call: 9732612975

Subho is a resident of Chandipur village in Purba Medinipur district. This 46 years old is engaged in this craft for the last 30 years. Apart from Patachitra he is applying his artistic skill on t-shirts and sarees. Subho has participated in fairs Delhi, Bangalore, Kolkata and Mumbai. He is a State Award recipient. Subho has also won the Lalit Kala Academy Award (Delhi) in 2003.

Banku Chitrakar

Call:  8348597348

Banku Chitrakar is a resident of Chandipur village of Purba Medinipur district and is engaged in this craft for more than 40 years. He paints traditional Pat and on dress materials. Banku has participated in fairs in Kolkata, Siliguri, Durgapur, Asansol, Jalpaiguri, Delhi and Goa. He has won both the District and State Awards.

Abedh Chitrakar

Call: 9733601383

Previously a Lorry driver, but due to unavoidable circumstances he had to return to his village which led him to this art form. He is a great pat gaan writer and he also writes pater stories.