1Research Scholar, Department of Clothing and Textiles, College of Home Science, G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, India
2Assistant Professor, Department of Clothing and Textiles, College of Home Science, G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, India
Gond art is tribal painting of Madhya Pradesh practised on exterior walls of the house to bring good luck by Gond tribe. The present study was conducted to know knowledge of Gond tribe residing near the banks of Narmada River. Two districts namely Dindori and Mandla district of Mahakoshal region of Madhya Pradesh were selected to assess the knowledge of Gond art. Knowledge regarding themes, signature pattern, design, motifs, colours, media used and institutions involved in promotion of art were assessed.
Tribal painting, Gond art, signature pattern, design, motifs, colour, media