"It has been my privilege to work on the Deevara Chittara book, as its co-author and photographer. It has been most gratifying to make sense of the research & documentation we did over two years, make visual connections, and present it in a form that builds understanding and appreciation for chittara and its practitioners."

DEEVARA CHITTARA – the ARTFORM, the PEOPLE, their CULTURE is a deeply researched coffee table book — the first and only one of its kind to document Chittara folkart from Karnataka, exploring its many facets. This exquisite artform draws inspiration from nature, architecture, and the everyday life of the Deevaru community. The book celebrates the contribution of this community - its women in particular - in preserving, refining and enriching this living tradition. It captures the visual richness, symbolism and cultural depth of this unique eco-friendly artform.

The book was launched by Padma Bhushan, Jnanpith awardee, eminent folklorist and poet Dr. Chandrasekhar Kambar.

Available for purchase here. 

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