Artists of the Earth. Storytellers of the Sky… minimalist mural paintings… circles, triangles, and squares… reflect ecological wisdom and spiritual symbolism… records births, marriages, harvests, and rituals.
Warli
One of Maharashtra's Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups… historically nomadic… kattha extraction… wage labour, bamboo work, fishing, marginal farming… oral folklore, forest-based knowledge, and seasonal migration patterns.
Katkari
PEOPLE OF KALA VISTAAR
Warli
Artists of the Earth. Storytellers of the Sky.
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Origins: North Sahyadri Range, Maharashtra.
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Occupation: Farming, labour, crafts.
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Cultural Highlight: Minimalist murals narrating life cycles.
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Challenges: Market access, IP protection, financial gaps.
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Support Needs: Cooperatives, design training, legal aid, sustainable tourism.
Katkari
PVTG community with deep forest knowledge.
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Origins: Historically nomadic; Raigad, Palghar, Pune.
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Occupation: Wage labour, bamboo work, fishing, marginal farming.
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Cultural Identity: Oral folklore, biodiversity knowledge, seasonal migration.
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Challenges: Landlessness, bonded labour history, documentation gaps.
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Support Needs: Land rights, health & ration access, mobile ID camps, skill training.
