Sohrai (harvest) and Khovar (marriage) are the tribal wall arts of Hazaribagh, painted by women with natural earth pigments and combed sgraffito lines. Teeming with animals, forests and fertility motifs, they transform mud homes into seasonal celebrations.
- Region of origin:
- Jharkhand
- GI registration:
- Sohrai Khovar Painting
- Materials:
- natural-mud-pigment; wall; canvas
- Techniques:
- comb-cut & finger mural painting
- HS code (customs):
- 9701
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About Sohrai & Khovar Painting
Sohrai (harvest) and Khovar (marriage) are the tribal wall arts of Hazaribagh, painted by women with natural earth pigments and combed sgraffito lines. Teeming with animals, forests and fertility motifs, they transform mud homes into seasonal celebrations.
- Region of origin
- Jharkhand
- GI registration
- Sohrai Khovar Painting
- Materials
- natural-mud-pigment; wall; canvas
- Techniques
- comb-cut & finger mural painting
- HS code (customs)
- 9701
How it’s made
The makers
Crafted by Jharkhand tribal women (Kurmi, Santhal, Oraon) of Jharkhand.
Why “GI-tagged” matters
Sohrai & Khovar Painting is registered under India’s Geographical Indication (GI) Act as “Sohrai Khovar Painting”. 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.
Buying Sohrai & Khovar Painting — questions, answered
- Are VedikCraft's Sohrai & Khovar Painting pieces hand-painted or prints?
- Every Sohrai & Khovar Painting piece is genuinely handmade by a named artisan — one of a kind, never a print or machine copy.
- Is this Sohrai & Khovar Painting authentic and GI-certified?
- Yes. Sohrai & Khovar Painting is a GI-protected craft (registered as “Sohrai Khovar Painting”). Every order ships with a signed Certificate of Authenticity and a QR code to verify its maker, region and GI status.
- What does an authentic Sohrai & Khovar Painting piece cost?
- Handmade Sohrai & Khovar Painting typically ranges from ₹800 to ₹40,000, depending on size, detail and the artisan.
- How do I care for a Sohrai & Khovar Painting piece?
- Keep Sohrai & Khovar 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