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Some Hidden and unknown Tribal and Folk Art Form in India

India has been a country of deep and huge Art history, where it has given so
many ArtForms to the world but now it has probably been lost in the modern
world. To Keep these art forms alive it is important to let introduce them to the
modern generation. India's Cultural diversity is vast and various. Given Below are
some Folk Art forms that have survived generations but are now almost
forgotten by the modern world.

1. Dokra Painting

Before diving into its making techniques, let's first know a little about its history
and origin. Dated back some 4000 years ago, the traditional art form Dokra Art
was in existence. The discovery of the statue of a dancing doll in Mohenjodaro
proved that salubrious civilization once existed in Indian ancient history.
Coming to the making process of this art form, Dokra is an ancient method of
metal casting in India, Inspired by ancient craftsmen, the Dhokra metal-casting
process uses ancient strategies for making metal craft by wax-casting
procedure. The name dhokra was Derived from the dokra tribes that originally
practiced artwork and the metal-workers of baster Chattisgarh. Though Dhokra is
extensively practiced in Chhattisgarh and it is passed over from generation to
generation via family.

2. Parsi Embroidery

Parsi Embroidery is one of the unique parts of India's diverse textiles. It's a
hidden gem that has its roots in Iran during the Bronze age but over time, it has
now different styles all around the world. It is an exquisite and delicate form of
embroidery. Parsi Embroidery is thousands of years old, although yet it is one of
the finest and most beautiful styles of embroideries. Gara sarees are the most
prevailing instance of Parsi embroidery. Gara sarees have always been in
demand, by their beautiful artwork and delicate beauty which gradually became
symbolic of the Parsi tradition.

3. Phad Art
Phad Painting or Phad Art is a devotional Rajasthani folk art form. That artform
was mainly practiced 700 years before for narrating and telling stories in state
Rajasthan of India. The art is known for its vibrant colors and the scale of the
figures in the painting depicts the social status of the characters in the story. The
story was mostly about the folk deity Pabuji who was believed avatar of Laxman,
it was believed by the villagers that Pabuji protects their cattle. In ancient times
Phad painting was a storytelling tool that was used by the storyteller in the
villages. Singing and dancing was integral and unique part of their story
portrayal.

4. Bhil Art
The Bhil art form is the native art form of western and central India. Bhil Tribe is
India's third-largest tribe community inhabitant in Madhya Pradesh. The Bhils are
known to be superstitious because they followed strict rules and regulations. Bhil
Art form is the painting of dots and colors. The Bhil painting is the pattern of the
artist's will, it represents the thought of the artist and what the artist wishes to
create. The dot pattern could be counted as the artist's signature style. Every Bhil
painting tells a story, and these paintings were used to offer gifts to gods during
the festivals.