Cheriyal Painting

Cheriyal scroll painting, a traditional art-form exclusive to the village of Cheriyal in Telengana, consists of events and incidents painted in a narrative fashion on pieces of cloth. Storytellers who passed by this village would often use these paintings to narrate the myths and legendary tales of heroes. Most scroll paintings revolve around folklore or the daily life activities of the village. Both horizontal and vertical forms are used while painting in this craft, with panels separated by floral borders. Not only stories but also images on single panels are painted for wall decor.