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Author : Shamim Padamsee
Illustrator : Uma Krishnaswamy
How did the Warlis first begin to paint their walls with shining, white images? The paintings of the Warli people of Maharashtra are famous worldwide for their simplicity as much as liveliness. Beginning with the story of little Shirvi who wants to give her parents a happy surprise, author Shamim Padamsee takes a whimsical journey into how the art may have been born. A journey on which Shirvi meets the magical moon people...
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Age | 4+ |
Specifications | 24 pages; 8.5” x 9.5”; full colour; soft cover |
Translator | Jeeva Raghunath |
ISBN | 978-81-8146-360-9 |
First Published | 2007 |
An interesting read
This book is an interesting read and definitely makes a great introduction to one of the most animated and lively forms of traditional art in India. Truly, the buoyancy in the Warli art makes the canvas come alive with all the dancing not just on the wall but also reflected in the eyes and the mind of the beholder! Divya-onestoryaday.blogspot.com
Tremendously enjoyed this book!
When you find a children's book that combines Indian culture, ancient tribal art and the imagination of a child, what do you do with it? Grab it with both hands, read it and re-read it… Saffron Tree