cultural heritage
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A WARLI WORLD VIEW
A DIGITAL DOCUMENTATIONINTACH DAHANU CHAPTERDAHANU, MAHARASHTRA
By Phiroza TaftiConvenor
INTACH Dahanu Chapter
CULTURAL HERITAGE and TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE
Warli Paintings‐”Lagna Chauk”‐ symbols represent the Warlis’ Universe
Warli Art shows their relationship with life‐celebration with dance and respect for nature
Hunters and gatherers ‐> cultivators
Warli ‘padas’ built around a well at the edge of the forest
Warli huts made from natural materials
Warlis have practiced and preserved traditions of the early agriculturists
A Warli Family‐ Janu the painter
Warlis working as farm labourers
Warlis demonstrating their traditional dances
“Waghiya” temples and totem poles of wood or stone to communicate with spirits and dieties
Sustainable living is part of warli philosophy
Warli paintings as murals adorning walls‐telling the story of their customs
Hay and paddy stalks being carted and sold.
Filming on location – daily life of artists
Interacting with students who learn from first hand observation
Hands‐on Experiential learning
Students documenting for project reports‐ a different perspective
Educational initiatives – digital documentation with broader context