Madhubani / Mithila
GI TaggedMadhubani painting was traditionally created by the women of Mithila on the mud walls of their homes for weddings and festivals, using fingers, twigs and natural dyes. Its dense geometric fills and motifs of fish, peacocks and deities carry centuries of ritual meaning.
- Region of origin:
- Bihar
- GI registration:
- Madhubani Paintings
- Materials:
- handmade-paper; canvas; natural-pigment
- Techniques:
- line-work; fill-work; double-line border
- HS code (customs):
- 9701
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About Madhubani / Mithila
Madhubani painting was traditionally created by the women of Mithila on the mud walls of their homes for weddings and festivals, using fingers, twigs and natural dyes. Its dense geometric fills and motifs of fish, peacocks and deities carry centuries of ritual meaning.
- Region of origin
- Bihar
- GI registration
- Madhubani Paintings
- Materials
- handmade-paper; canvas; natural-pigment
- Techniques
- line-work; fill-work; double-line border
- HS code (customs)
- 9701
How it’s made
The makers
Crafted by Mithila women painters of Bihar.
Why “GI-tagged” matters
Madhubani / Mithila is registered under India’s Geographical Indication (GI) Act as “Madhubani Paintings”. A GI tag legally certifies that a piece genuinely originates from its traditional region and is made by its rightful artisan community — your guarantee of authenticity.
GI-certified authenticity
Rooted in India’s registered craft traditions
Artisan-direct
Made by the makers — fair, direct earnings
Traceable provenance
Every piece carries its maker, region & origin