Traditional Art, No Income - Mithila Artist’s Heartbreaking Truth

This emotional ground report brings you the untold story of a Mithila painting artist from Bihar, who has dedicated her life to preserving India’s traditional art. She spends 7-10 days hand-painting a single shawl, using intricate designs, natural colors and years of skill yet earns only ₹200-₹300 per piece after middlemen take their share.

Her handmade shawls are sold for just ₹1500, a price that doesn’t reflect the true value of her art or effort. She has no marketing platform, no government support, and no fair payment system. Yet, she continues creating because “Art is devotion, not business,” she says.

Through her story, this report highlights the struggles of rural Indian artists, who work tirelessly to keep heritage alive but live in poverty. This video is a call to support local artists and handmade Indian tradition before such priceless art disappears forever.