Tribal & Traditional Paintings

From the dotted animals of Gond art to Odisha's Pattachitra, golden Tanjore, devotional Pichwai and Kerala temple murals, these are India's great painting traditions, chosen for gifting.

8 hand-picked giftsUpdated November 2026

8 gifts in this collection

How to choose

Gond suits playful, modern spaces. Tanjore, Pichwai and Kerala murals feel devotional and rich, ideal for a puja room or a parent's home.

The Pattachitra on tussar silk is painted by hand; the Pattachitra kit lets someone paint their own.

Questions people ask

What are the best tribal & traditional paintings in India?

Our top picks right now are Fevicryl Art of India Pattachitra Kit, ArtX Paper Framed Gond Art Painting and Tamatina Tanjore Art Canvas. Every gift in this list of 8 is chosen by hand and ranked by buyer ratings across many reviews, so a single lucky five-star review does not push anything to the top.

Where can I buy these gifts?

Each gift links to a trusted store such as Amazon. You buy directly from the store, which handles payment, delivery across India and returns. You pay the store’s own price.

How much should I spend?

There are options for every budget here, from small tokens to statement pieces. Prices change often, especially during sales, so each button takes you to today’s price on the store. For more ideas by price, see our gifts under ₹1,000 and under ₹3,000.

How can I make the gift feel more personal?

Add a short handwritten note that says why you chose it, and wrap it neatly. Our gift packaging guide has colour, wrapping and card ideas for Indian occasions.

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