The simple and natural lifestyle of the tribes of India in the abode of unexploited nature is reflected in their different forms of art & activity.

Tribal paintings are a mode of expression that gives the rest of the world a glimpse into their world and their feelings.

• Worli paintings from the worli tribes of Maharashtra
  
  These paintings are symbolic of the life, customs and beliefs of the Worli tribes of Maharashtra. They are done on the mud walls of most houses, predominantly in white, depicting various human scenes engaged in varied activities.



• Gond Paintings
  Deriving its name from the Gond tribe of Madhya Pradesh, the Gond Paintings have originated from and are a fort of this tribe. The late Jangar Singh Shyam and his family members are however the people responsible to aid in popularising the rich legacy of this art form.
  
  Depicting the figures of gods and goddesses in their own unique style & figures, these paintings are expressed on paper. Having a huge variety especially after the late Jangar Singh Shyam took up the art, these paintings are a showcase of the simplicity & innocence of the tribe.



• Pithora Paintings
  
  Pithora Paintings primarily portray a marriage procession of a pithora & pithori, believed to be attended by gods and other beings.
  
  Categorised as pre-historic cave paintings these brown shaded paintings use colours made from leaf extracts, vermilion, lime, lampblack and other natural extracts. The painting painted as four white pithora horses facing each other are treated as the stamp of fulfillment of one’s wishes.
  
  
• Palm leaf painting by the Saoba tribes of Orissa, are story-based theme paintings.