Among India's oldest scroll traditions, Paitkar paintings of Jharkhand were carried by wandering singers who unrolled them to narrate life, death and the afterlife of the Santhal world, accompanied by song.
- Region of origin:
- Jharkhand
- Materials:
- paper; natural-pigment
- Techniques:
- narrative scroll painting
- HS code (customs):
- 9701
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About Paitkar Scroll Painting
Among India's oldest scroll traditions, Paitkar paintings of Jharkhand were carried by wandering singers who unrolled them to narrate life, death and the afterlife of the Santhal world, accompanied by song.
- Region of origin
- Jharkhand
- Materials
- paper; natural-pigment
- Techniques
- narrative scroll painting
- HS code (customs)
- 9701
How it’s made
narrative scroll painting
The makers
Crafted by Chitrakar / Paitkar painters of Jharkhand.
Buying Paitkar Scroll Painting — questions, answered
- Are VedikCraft's Paitkar Scroll Painting pieces hand-painted or prints?
- Every Paitkar Scroll Painting piece is genuinely handmade by a named artisan — one of a kind, never a print or machine copy.
- What does an authentic Paitkar Scroll Painting piece cost?
- Handmade Paitkar Scroll Painting typically ranges from ₹800 to ₹15,000, depending on size, detail and the artisan.
- How do I care for a Paitkar Scroll Painting piece?
- Keep Paitkar Scroll Painting out of prolonged direct sunlight and damp, and dust it gently. Because each piece is handmade from natural materials, slight variations are part of its character.
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