Rural India This Patachitra – a form of Indian folk painting – depicts a scene from an Indian village. People following different vocations are illustrated in this handmade cloth painting. One can easily identify the ware sellers, soldiers, metal smiths, musicians, dancers etc. On the bottom panels the view of the countryside road with an entourage, a vehicle, a bullock cart and a marching elephant is illustrated finely. The handmade painting on cloth also carries the figures of animals like peacock, birds, snakes, and other wild animals. The painting in natural shades of red, yellow, green and black is ideal for decorating the walls of the home and office.