Vasant Chitara

Vasant Chitara

ABOUT SELLER

Ahmedabad-based Sanjay Manubhai Chitara and his family have been upholding the tradition of painting the Mata ni Pachedi (Cloth of Mother Goddess) for more than 10 decades. Today, a Mata ni Pachedi painting has become a collector’s delight for display, and fashioned in many-hued variants. Chitara and his kin are among the five families in the Vaghiri, or Devi Pujak, clan to practice this art form, which has been passed down the generations for 300 years. Chitara was awarded the National Award in 2000, while his brother Vasant received it in 2001 and their parents Manubhai Chunilal and Manjuben Manubhai jointly in 2004. Chitara and his family have also been the recipients of several state awards. His paintings often receive a special showcase due to the intricacies he applies in his design.