At 79, Reba Pal is keeping Bengal’s traditional Patachitra art alive, one painting at a time. For nearly five decades, the artist from Krishnanagar, West Bengal, has painted Hindu deities on paper and cloth, using intricate details and natural colours. She learnt the craft from her husband, Yashti Pal, after marrying at just 16. Together, they raised four children through their art. After losing her husband nearly 20 years ago, Reba faced financ…
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