Nirala Studio guides

Learn Mithila art with context, not shortcuts

Clear, source-backed introductions to the tradition, vocabulary, tools, and visual methods behind Mithila (Madhubani) painting.

Finished Madhubani painting of Saraswati by Urwashi Nirala

Pillar guide

What is Mithila art? Techniques, materials, motifs, and a beginner process

Understand why Mithila and Madhubani are used together, how Kachni and Bharni differ, which tools artists use, and how a painting moves from outline to finished detail.

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