Colourful Fishes Bengal Patachitra ArtBengal Patachitra (also spelled as "Patchitra") is a traditional art form originating from the state of West Bengal, India. "Pata" refers to a painted piece of cloth, and "chitra" means picture or image, so Patachitra essentially translates to "painted picture" in Bengali. Bengal Patachitra has a long and rich history that dates back to ancient times. It is believed to have originated in the 13th century AD during the Pala dynasty. Initially, these