🎨Katchni Style Tradition
A monochromatic style using only fine lines and patterns, usually in black or red ink.
History & Origins
Practiced by Kayastha women, Katchni focuses on intricate line work (hatching and stippling) rather than color filling.
Key Motifs & Symbols
✦ Geometric patterns✦ Flora and Fauna✦ Social life scenes✦ Ceremonial processions
Traditional Color Palette
🎨 Black (Soot)🎨 Red (Vermilion)🎨 Sometimes two tones
Process & Technique
Artists use a bamboo nib pen to draw extremely fine parallel lines, cross-hatching, and curves to create texture and shading without solid colors.
Cultural Significance
Katchni celebrates the precision and patience of the artist, representing the intellectual heritage of the Kayastha community.
