Warli art is a traditional tribal art form originating from the warli tribe in Maharashtra, India. It features simple, expressive geometric shapes and depicts daily life, nature and rituals. Traditionally, it uses basic shapes like circles, triangles, and squares. It is a vital part of India’s cultural heritage.it is a unique form of visual storytelling through simple geometric shapes and figures.

In the modern times, learning to draw Warli art can be valuable for the new generation for several reasons as 

1. Preserve cultural heritage: Understanding and practicing Warli art contributes to the preservation of India’s rich cultural heritage, ensuring that traditional art forms are passed on to future generations.

2. Connection To Roots: It fosters a sense of connection to one’s cultural roots, allowing individuals to appreciate and celebrate the artistic traditions of their ancestors.

3. Creativity and Expression: Warli art encourage creativity and self-expression.

4. Educational Value: Learning Warli art can serve as an educational tool, teaching history, traditions, and storytelling through visual representation.

‘Pragrath’ understand that the importance of warli art lies in its cultural, artistic and social significance, so under “GYATVYA BHARAT” initiative “Pragrath" organized warli art workshops for school children. Students were introduced to the history, significance and unique features of this traditional tribal art form.

They learned the basic techniques of creating warli patterns that come together to form vibrant and meaningful compositions. In the canvas of learning, the strokes of warli art have left an indelible mark, reminding us that art is not just a skill, it is a window into the soul of a culture.