Process
Materials and tools used to create Patachitra include paint brush, paper and colours. The colours are extracted from stones. The colour extract and glue mix is dried in the sun before use. Chitrakars follow a common process while painting Patas. As the first step they draw outlines of the paintings on paper that is washed with cow dung before use to protect it from pests. The line drawings are then filled with colour. Finally the paintings are dried naturally. The songs which are locally known as Pater Gaan are written and performed with the traditional scroll-Pata by the artists.
