Jhoti chita (Odia: ଝୋଟି ଚିତା jhoṭi citā) is a traditional Odia white art mostly shown in rural areas of Odisha. It is made from rice paste and with a piece of cloth surrounded with a stick is used to create beautiful patterns.[1] People also use their bare fingers to make jhoti chita. They can be created over walls and on floors.[2]
Jhoti chitas are created for various festivals like marriage, Manabasa Gurubara[3] and Raja.
The traditional of jhoti chita has been utilized used to make saree prints.[4][5]
References
- ↑ Jhooti, Gurubara Chitta – Rangoli:- A Symbol of Traditional Odia Culture: Margasira Masa Sesa Gurubar #Odisha #Festival #Odia. eodisha.org.
- ↑ Chita on the floor OdishaChannel.com. odishachannel.com.
- ↑ Manabasa Guru Bara and Lakshmi Puja. odialive(13 December 2012).
- ↑ Arts and Crafts of Odisha, Sand Art of Orissa, Puri – Silver Filigree Work of Cuttack. www.nuaodisha.com.
- ↑ Odisha Government Portal. www.odisha.gov.in.