Muzaffarpur Artist Revives Fading Kohbar Tradition, Demand Soars Globally
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News18•30-01-2026, 20:44
Muzaffarpur Artist Revives Fading Kohbar Tradition, Demand Soars Globally
- •Muzaffarpur artist Ipsha Pathak has modernized the traditional Kohbar painting, adapting it from walls to fabric and canvas.
- •Kohbar, a significant wedding art in Vindhya and Mithila regions, traditionally adorned walls with symbols of prosperity and good wishes.
- •With weddings shifting to banquet halls, Ipsha's innovation allows couples to preserve this art as framed decor and keepsakes.
- •Initially challenging to market, demand for her designer Kohbar paintings has grown significantly, reaching across India and abroad.
- •These fabric Kohbar paintings, starting from 1500 rupees, are now highly sought after, especially during wedding seasons.
Why It Matters: Ipsha Pathak successfully revived the traditional Kohbar art by modernizing its form, leading to widespread demand.
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