Traditional Odishan Scroll Painting
Pattachitra
Pattachitra (from Sanskrit: patta meaning cloth, and chitra meaning picture) is a traditional, cloth-based scroll painting from the eastern Indian states of Odisha and West Bengal. It is one of the oldest and most popular art forms of Odisha.
These paintings are known for their intricate details and mythological narratives. The Chitrakara artists use a special prepared cloth made by mixing chalk paste and gum, then drawing on it with brushes made of mouse hair. Natural colors derived from minerals, stones, conch shells, and lamp soot are used — making each work deeply rooted in the earth itself.
Dr. Sahu has embraced this traditional technique, creating works that bridge his spiritual devotion with ancient artistic practice.
The Collection
27 worksLord Ganesha — Remover of Obstacles
Ganesha rendered in the traditional Pattachitra style, with natural pigments and intricate borders characteristic of Odishan folk art.
Krishna's Upadesa
A depiction of Lord Krishna delivering the Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna on the battlefield of Mahabharata, in classical Pattachitra scroll style.
Traditional Pattachitra Vol. 1
A beautiful piece of traditional Odishan Pattachitra art.
Pattachitra Artwork 2
Traditional Pattachitra Vol. 2
A beautiful piece of traditional Odishan Pattachitra art.
Traditional Pattachitra Vol. 3
A beautiful piece of traditional Odishan Pattachitra art.
Traditional Pattachitra Vol. 4
A beautiful piece of traditional Odishan Pattachitra art.
Traditional Pattachitra Vol. 5
A beautiful piece of traditional Odishan Pattachitra art.
Traditional Pattachitra Vol. 6
A beautiful piece of traditional Odishan Pattachitra art.
Traditional Pattachitra Vol. 7
A beautiful piece of traditional Odishan Pattachitra art.
Traditional Pattachitra Vol. 8
A beautiful piece of traditional Odishan Pattachitra art.
Traditional Pattachitra Vol. 9
A beautiful piece of traditional Odishan Pattachitra art.
Traditional Pattachitra Vol. 10
A beautiful piece of traditional Odishan Pattachitra art.
Traditional Pattachitra Vol. 11
A beautiful piece of traditional Odishan Pattachitra art.
Traditional Pattachitra Vol. 12
A beautiful piece of traditional Odishan Pattachitra art.
Traditional Pattachitra Vol. 13
A beautiful piece of traditional Odishan Pattachitra art.
Traditional Pattachitra Vol. 14
A beautiful piece of traditional Odishan Pattachitra art.
Traditional Pattachitra Vol. 15
A beautiful piece of traditional Odishan Pattachitra art.
Traditional Pattachitra Vol. 16
A beautiful piece of traditional Odishan Pattachitra art.
Traditional Pattachitra Vol. 17
A beautiful piece of traditional Odishan Pattachitra art.
Traditional Pattachitra Vol. 18
A beautiful piece of traditional Odishan Pattachitra art.
Traditional Pattachitra Vol. 19
A beautiful piece of traditional Odishan Pattachitra art.
Traditional Pattachitra Vol. 20
A beautiful piece of traditional Odishan Pattachitra art.
Traditional Pattachitra Vol. 21
A beautiful piece of traditional Odishan Pattachitra art.
Traditional Pattachitra Vol. 22
A beautiful piece of traditional Odishan Pattachitra art.
Traditional Pattachitra Vol. 23
A beautiful piece of traditional Odishan Pattachitra art.
Traditional Pattachitra Vol. 24
A beautiful piece of traditional Odishan Pattachitra art.