Chittaradangala

Chittara Folk Art Archive (Karnataka)

"Geometry of the Earth, Prayers of the Hands"

Explore a heritage collection of Hase Chittara — the intricate wall and floor paintings from Karnataka's Malnad region.

Anggala means "field" or "ground" — Chittaradangala can be read as "a ground of Chittara artworks." Also written as Chittara da Anggala / Chittara Anggala / Chittara Angala.

Detailed chittara drawing showing harvest festival — Harvest Festival Celebration

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Chittara pattern – Hadinaaru Moole Aarati — Hadinaaru Moole Aarati

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Chittara pattern – Hadinaaru Moole Aarati — Hadinaaru Moole Aarati

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Chittara pattern – Embattu Moole Aarati — Embattu Moole Aarati

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Chittara pattern – chakkalabakkala channani — chakkalabakkala channani

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Chittara pattern – Kappu Hase Chittara — Kappu Hase Chittara

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Chittara pattern – Kempu Hase Chittara — Kempu Hase Chittara

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Chittara pattern – Chittara on pot — Chittara on pot

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Hase chittara — Hase chittara

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Hase chittara — Hase chittara

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Hase chittara — Hase chittara

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Hase chittara — Hase chittara

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Hase chittara — Hase chittara

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Hase chittara — Hase chittara

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Hase chittara — Hase chittara

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Hase chittara — Hase chittara

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Hase chittara — Hase chittara

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Hase chittara — Hase chittara

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Hase chittara — Hase chittara

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Chittara pattern – Teru — Teru

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About the Art

Discover the history and significance of Hase Chittara patterns.

The Artisans

Meet Smt. Gowramma and her family, keepers of this tradition.

Visit Us

Experience the art form in person at the Sagar studio.