Third Year Typography Project
The Pithora Letterform
Pithora art was traditionally performed on walls inside the homes of Rathva. Rathva is the community of Gujarat and Rathva culture is full of colourful mythology, historical lore, music, festivals, rituals and prominently their art. Pithora is a part of a five days ritual to complete vows to gain the boon of chief god. Lakhara paints the Pithora. The completion of the painting would signify the end of the ritual and fulfilment of the vow, and is followed by a village dinner.
Paintings are done using natural colours mixed with Mahuda alcohol and cow's milk. The wall that is painted is tempered with 'Pandu Maati' or white clay. This procedure is called Lipna. Unmarried girls bring the materials.
Traditionally it was been painted on the three walls in the 'Osari' or porch. Size used to be 11 by 8 feet on white background with expressive vibrant colours for motifs. Earlier brushes were prepared from chewing the ends of bamboo sticks. Now-a-days modern brushes are used. Main colours used in these paintings are yellow, indigo, orange, green, vermillion, red, ultramarine blue, black and silver.
The purpose of my letterforms is to make people aware about our rich culture and folk art forms that are still there and also to encourage the tribal artists.
Painting
Roughs
Letterform
Poster
Toran
Wall Hanging
Everything is hand painted and handmade.
