Finger Painted Messages to the Gods - Broto Alponas of Bengal
Brotos are the traditional magico-religious rituals observed primarily by the women of Bengal through the ages. Each of these Brotos have their own unique Alpona (floor drawing) that goes al... Read allBrotos are the traditional magico-religious rituals observed primarily by the women of Bengal through the ages. Each of these Brotos have their own unique Alpona (floor drawing) that goes along with it. While purely decorative Alponas are still commonly seen today, barely one or ... Read allBrotos are the traditional magico-religious rituals observed primarily by the women of Bengal through the ages. Each of these Brotos have their own unique Alpona (floor drawing) that goes along with it. While purely decorative Alponas are still commonly seen today, barely one or two of the historical Broto-Alponas - some of which predate even the Vedas, survive today.... Read all