Painted by the tribal Maithili women of India. This type of art is traditionally painted life size on the walls of their mud huts. This hand painted art serves as an income generating project for illiterate women. Painted with sticks and twigs using pigments created from plants on canvas, no two paintings are alike. Our selection varies, therefore, please call us so that we can briefly describe the art to you. The painting in the photo depicts village games played by young men to show their prowess and skill. A tethered targed is spun and the young man aims an arrow at the target by sighting the target in a pool of water. The painting is a reflection of the target in the water as it spins around and around. This painting is typically painted on the bed chamber of newly weds.