Madhubani is a district located in North Bihar in India. The literal meaning of madhuban is forest of honey.  Madhubani Paintings were initially painted only on freshly coated mud painted walls. It was normally painted during the festivals, marriage and other social happenings.

Until 1960s madhubani paintings were not popular because it was mainly painted on walls. In 1960s when famine struck North Bihar, the people of Mithila were encouraged to paint the same paintings on paper, canvas and clothes. That was when Madhubani painting was commercialized and gained popularity outside Bihar and all over the world.

Originally Madhubani paintings were painted by women folks of Madhubani, but now men have also joined this art community to meet the ever rising demand of Madhubani paintings. Here you will find a lot of madhubani paintings and other paintings at affordable prices. Just click and order.

Learn How to Make Madhubani Paintings at Home Step By Step

1) Take hand made paper or silk clothe

Madhubani painting is famous for its natural look and material used for making this painting are handmade and natural. Hence most of the people are using handmade paper, while some are using silk clothe or other canvas paper.

2) Draw A Beautiful Border

In madhubani painting, border is most important. It makes the painting unique. Due to this unique style of painting, it is famous. Draw the border using pattern like flower, leaf etc.

3) Create the layout using pencil

Before making the painting, draft it on paper using pencil. A light pencil will be the best option. It will help to design the accurate layout and will not destroy the paper, if layout get any mistake.

4) Fix the layout using paint brush

Now outline the layout and make it permanent by using brush. It will give painting a reliable touch and will help it to stay longer.

5) Take natural colour

Use natural colour to fill the colour. You can use water colour too.

6) Fix the background colour

Background colour is the mist important part of this painting. Use light colour as background colour. You can use white as background colour.

7) Fill the colour in layout

Fill the colour in layout. Be careful while painting.

8) Leave the painting to get dry completely

Leave the painting to get it completely dry.

9) Frame the painting

Frame the painting as your painting is now complete.