Bhil Art Painting – Dancing Peacock

Bhil Art is one of the most vibrant yet uniquely expressive folk art forms originating in central India. Traditionally, this art was done on mud walls and floors with rice paste and natural pigments. Today, it is also painted on canvas and paper. The Bhils are very spiritual people and believe in the sanctity of Mother Nature. They are mostly dependent on forest resources for their livelihood and possess a spiritual connection with their environment. The tribe is specifically known for its strong sense of community and social organization, which is based on clans and villages. The Bhils are primarily farmers, cultivating wheat, rice, and other crops. In some regions, the clans also practice animal husbandry, with buffalo, sheep, and goats being their main livestock. They have adapted themselves quite well to the environment, using natural resources such as bamboo and wood for building their homes and making implements for hunting, fishing, and other activities.