Techniques
The Craft
The many hands of Madhubani
Madhubani is not one style but many, each with its own line, rhythm and meaning, handed down through generations of Madhubani women. Every Tarsh piece is painted in one of these traditional techniques.
Bharni
Bold colour fills bounded by fine outlines, the most vibrant Madhubani style. Bharni is associated with joy, celebration and abundance, which makes it perfect for festive wear. The pigments are layered so they stay rich wash after wash.
Katchni
Delicate, hair-thin line work that fills a form with intricate hatching rather than flat colour. Katchni demands patience and a steady hand; a single motif can take a master painter days to complete.
Tantrik
A sacred, symbolic style reserved for deities and ritual themes: Durga, Kali and the cosmic figures of Madhubani belief. Tantrik pieces carry a quiet weight, painted with reverence.
Godna & Kohbar
Godna echoes the patterns of traditional tattoos in fine concentric forms, while Kohbar, the marriage-chamber painting, celebrates union and fertility. Both root our garments in the rituals the art was born from.