Jhoti chita explained

Jhoti Chita
Type:	Odia art
Medium:	rice paste

Jhoti chita (Oriya: ଝୋଟି ଚିତା| jhoṭi citā) is a traditional Odia white art mostly shown in rural areas of Odisha. It is made from rice paste and with a piece of cloth surrounded with a stick is used to create beautiful patterns.^[1] People also use their bare fingers to make jhoti chita. They can be created over walls and on floors.^[2]

Jhoti chitas are created for various festivals like marriage, Manabasa Gurubara^[3] and Raja.

The traditional of jhoti chita has been utilized used to make saree prints.^{[4] [5]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Jhooti, Gurubara Chitta – Rangoli:- A Symbol of Traditional Odia Culture: Margasira Masa Sesa Gurubar #Odisha #Festival #Odia. eodisha.org. 29 September 2016.
2. Web site: Chita on the floor OdishaChannel.com. odishachannel.com. 29 September 2016.
3. Web site: Manabasa Guru Bara and Lakshmi Puja. odialive. 29 September 2016. 13 December 2012.
4. Web site: Arts and Crafts of Odisha, Sand Art of Orissa, Puri – Silver Filigree Work of Cuttack. www.nuaodisha.com. 29 September 2016.
5. Web site: Odisha Government Portal. www.odisha.gov.in. 29 September 2016.