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The Kavad is a mobile story-telling device that sometimes serves as a temporary temple. It is created by combining the skills of carpentry, painting and narration. As separate professions, the carpenter is called a suthar, an artist is a chitrakar, and a story teller is a bhat. The Kavad makers combine the work of the carpenter and artist, while the Kavadia Bhats do the narration. The Kavad is made only in a village called Bassi, in Chittorgarh District of Rajasthan.
About the artist: Satya Narayan Suthar ji is National Award Winner in Kavad Art. He was born in 1972 in Bassi, Rajasthan and learned the art of Kavad making from his father, but at the age of sixteen, he had to leave home and fend for himself. He worked as a craftsman for a commercial enterprise involved in exporting crafts. The experience made him prolific and honed his craft, giving his work a distinctive quality.
Having neither acquired nor inherited any farmland or other property he has no other source of income and depends on his artistic skills to make a living. He is married to Kaushalya, has three children and lives in a rented house. The ground floor serves as a workspace and shop. He makes kavads and other wooden object for tourists and for shops in Udaipur. He has won several awards for his unique work in the art of kavad making. In 2004 he was given the District award, followed by a State award in 2009 and recently the National award.
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Kavad art is a traditional form of storytelling originating from Rajasthan, India, utilizing intricately painted wooden shrines to narrate mythological tales, folklore, and family histories. These portable shrines, known as Kavads, unfold like a book, with each panel revealing different segments of a story, combining visual art, oral tradition, and craftsmanship. Characterized by vivid colors, detailed illustrations, and narrative sequences, Kavad art primarily depicts themes from Hindu mythology and folk tales. Historically, this art form dates back centuries, passed down through generations within artisan communities like the Suthars of Mewar, and was used by traveling storytellers, Kavadia Bhats, to preserve and communicate cultural narratives. Traditionally made from lightweight wood such as mango or neem, Kavads are carved, assembled, and meticulously painted with natural pigments, showcasing both carpentry and painting skills. Culturally and spiritually significant, Kavad art serves as a vital medium for sustaining the cultural heritage of Rajasthan, offering insights into the community's social and religious values.
| Title | Marwari Kavad by Satyanarayan (10 part kavad, 14 inch height) |
| Artist | Satyanarayan Suthar |
| Art Style | Kavad Art |
| Medium | Natural Colors |
| Size | Medium |
| Dimension | 14 in(H) X 45 in(W) |
| Themes | Folk Art |
| Color | Multicoloured |
| Country of Origin | Rajasthan, India |
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