ARTS AND HANDICRAFTS

In the enriched heritage of Rajasthan, Bhilwara contributes in the field of arts. It is well known for Phad painting, Bahrupiya and Swang art. It is also known for Gair dance and Wooden toys.

Phad Painting

The Phad painting is a type of painting in which the activities of folk heroes are shown on a long cloth. Natural hand made colours are used in these paintings. These paintings, if made on walls, are called "patt chitrakari". This particular school of art is known as "Laghu chitra shaili". The famous artists of this art are Shree Lal Joshi, Badri Lal Joshi. These paintings are also called "Pabu ji ka Phad" in local language. The center of this art is at Shahpura in Bhilwara.

Bahrupiya & Swang Art

This is an art of making various get-ups and costumes.These get-up and roles are played by a single person in different moods on special occasions. Mr. JANKI LAL BHAND is famous round the globe for this art.

Sangeet Kala Kendra

The institution was established on 2nd october,1953 by some enthusiastic lovers of music, dance,drama and fine arts. Since then it has been playing an important rolein the cultural activities of the town and District . Its objective is to revive,preserve and develope Indian classical music , to popularise folk songs and dances , and to encourage young and budding artists . It is affiliated to Rajasthan Sangeet Natak Academy.

Miscellaneous

There are some more arts deserve to be mentioned here. The LAKH'S Bangles are made at Bhilwara by traditional LAKHARA families. The artistic Lather Shoes called ' mozri' are made at many places at Bhilwara. The Wooden toys art of Jahajpur is very impressive.The toys are very attractive with their natural looking & finishing.