This Navratri step into the vibrant world of Bengal’s Kaalighat folk art—an expressive style born in the 19th century near Kolkata’s Kalighat temple. Known for its bold lines flowing brushwork and motifs that blend sacred imagery with everyday life Kaalighat is both heritage and storytelling on paper.
Pratikrut Collective × KultureKatta
🌺 Durga Maa – A Kaalighat Style Painting Workshop
Workshop Details
Medium: Natural dyes made from stones & minerals on eco-friendly cow dung paper (8×8 inches)
Motifs Covered: Flowers birds fishes vines leading up to a complete Durga Maa painting
Why You Should Attend
Guided by Pratiti Nadkar of Pratikrut Collective you will:
🖌️ Paint motifs like flowers birds and vines that form the foundation of Kaalighat art.
🌺 Complete your final artwork — a Durga Maa painting the divine feminine in her most powerful form.
🌿 Work with natural dyes on eco-friendly cow dung paper a sustainable medium rooted in tradition.
📏 Create on an 8×8 inch canvas perfect for displaying or gifting as your own cultural keepsake.
🎨 No prior experience needed — this workshop is designed for beginners seekers and art lovers alike.
What We’re Trying to Achieve
This workshop is more than a painting session — it’s part of a larger mission. Together Pratikrut Collective and KultureKatta aim to:
Preserve and revive endangered Indian folk traditions.
Create intimate hands-on cultural experiences in urban spaces.
Inspire participants to see art not only as creativity but also as storytelling devotion and heritage.
Build a community of cultural ambassadors who keep these traditions alive in contemporary life.
By attending you’re not just painting — you’re joining a movement that honors India’s folk legacy while bringing it meaningfully into today’s world.
About Kaalighat Folk Art
Kaalighat painting originated in the 19th century in the lanes around Kalighat temple in Kolkata. Known for its bold brushwork expressive figures and flowing motifs it transformed traditional religious art into a popular accessible form. Themes ranged from gods and goddesses (like Durga Maa) to everyday life satire and social commentary. Its unique mix of sacred motifs and fluid lines later influenced modern Indian art.
About the Artist – Pratiti Nadkar
Pratiti Nadkar is the founder of Pratikrut Collective an initiative dedicated to reviving and celebrating India’s folk and tribal art forms. Having traveled extensively and studied under traditional masters she brings authenticity sustainability and storytelling into her workshops. Her expertise lies not just in the technique of art but in making heritage alive relatable and hands-on for modern seekers.
About Pratikrut Collective
Pratikrut Collective is a movement to reconnect people with India’s cultural roots. Through immersive art workshops they revive traditional practices using natural materials such as stone-and-mineral pigments cow dung paper and eco-friendly media. Each session is designed as both a learning and reflective experience honoring crafts that are at risk of fading away.
About KultureKatta
KultureKatta is a vibrant cultural venture that curates intimate gatherings—“kattas”—around art music literature and heritage. From cafés to studios to public spaces it makes culture hyperlocal and accessible. Every workshop becomes a space for mindful exploration conversation and creativity building a strong community of culture-seekers.
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