Cheriyal scroll painting, a vibrant art form from Telangana, will be gifted to global leaders’ spouses at the upcoming G20 Summit. This traditional art, an offshoot of Nakashi art, is renowned for its rich local motifs. Cheriyal paintings, primarily produced in Hyderabad, depict Indian mythological narratives, rural life, and folk stories. They are characterized by vivid primary colors, particularly red backgrounds, and are often accompanied by music and dance performances. Originally created as long vertical scrolls, modern adaptations include smaller, single-picture versions for wall decorations. Cheriyal painting holds a Geographical Indication (GI) tag since 2007.
Facts/Terms for UPSC Prelims
- Nakashi Art: Nakashi art is a traditional art form from Telangana, characterized by intricate and colorful narrative paintings. It serves as the foundation for Cheriyal scroll painting.
- Kaki Padagollu: Kaki Padagollu refers to the story-telling and balladeer community in Telangana who are closely associated with Cheriyal scroll painting.
- Geographical Indication (GI) Tag: A GI tag is a recognition that identifies a product as originating from a particular geographical region, signifying its unique qualities and cultural significance.
- G20 Summit: The G20 Summit is an international gathering of leaders from the world’s major economies to discuss and address global economic and financial issues. Cheriyal scroll paintings will be presented as gifts to the spouses of these leaders at the summit.
