Madhubani 4 fish laptop sleeve

Madhubani is an ancient folk art practiced for centuries by women from a region in North India. The paintings are a creative expression of their experiences and everyday encounters. Rich in motifs and imagery, Madhubani is a painstaking art form. Each motif has its own significance and symbolism - for instance turtles symbolise prosperity, the lotus and bamboo signify feminine and masculine sexuality respectively, peacocks signify love and peace; parrots, fish, banana and betel leaves are auspicious and symbolise fertility and regeneration.