There are several vibrant folk painting types in India in different states. They are distinctively different. The styles are related to their folk mythology. All the different types of folk painting have used mineral colours and home made canvases if not drawn on the walls and floors.
The Gond tribe, of Madhya Pradesh., paint on paper and engage themselves in wall painting and floor paintings as well.. They are done with the help of white rice paste, ochre or yellow earth colors.
Warli is the vivid expression of daily and social events of the Warli tribe of Maharashtra.
Rajasthan is known for Phad painting, which is done on cloth. The Phad is a type of scroll painting depicting stories of heros
Pithora Paintings are colorful images on walls for the tribes of Rathwas, Bhilals, and Naykas of Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh. They signify the advent of an auspicious occasion (like weddings, childbirth, festivals) in the family or community.
Madhubani painting of Bihar were a part of festivities and special events, like marriage. The traditional base of freshly plastered mud wall of huts has now been replaced by cloth, handmade paper and canvas.
The Chitrakar/Patua or painter community in West Bengal who still practise folk paintings which are narratives in long scrolls.
Pattachitras are done in Orissa. The paintings is done on cloth which is prepared by the artist.
Kalamkari is a handpainted narrative cloth temple hanging using natural dyes. Done in Srikalahasti-Andhra Pradesh. Andhra Pradesh is also noted for the scroll paintings from Cherial.
