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Subika Painting

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Subika Painting

  • Cultural Significance: An ancient painting style deeply rooted in the Meitei community's cultural history of Manipur.

  • Historical Context:

    • Associated with Puyas (archaic Manipuri manuscripts).

    • Evidence suggests its origins in the 18th or 19th century.

    • Likely existed since the introduction of writing in Manipur.

Manuscripts

  • Six surviving manuscripts:

    1. Subika

    2. Subika Achouba

    3. Subika Laishaba

    4. Subika Choudit

    5. Subika Cheithil

    6. Theng rakhel Subika

Subika Laishaba

  • Visual Language: Illustrations emphasize lines, shapes, colors, and patterns, creating motifs and conveying cultural meanings.

  • Medium: Painted on handmade paper or tree bark, using indigenous materials.

  • Cultural Continuity: Reflects authentic Meitei traditions through visual storytelling.

Current Status

  • Challenges:

    • Awareness of Subika art is waning, pushing it toward near extinction.

    • Manipur, despite its prominence in Raas Leela and Nat Sangkritan, lags in visual arts preservation.

  • Efforts: Active steps are being taken to safeguard this ancient art form.


 

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