Author:KIRTILALS
Bheel Heritage
An
ethnic group in West India, Bheel heritage dates way back in 1868. Listed as
indigenous people of the states of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh,
Maharashtra, and Rajasthan—all in the western Deccan regions and central India.
Bheels are considered as one of the oldest and the second largest tribal
community in India. Some Bheels trace their ancestry to Eklavya, the archer
from Mahabharata.
Bheels
belong to the race of the pre-Aryans. The name 'Bheel' is derived from the word
villu or billu, which according to the Dravidian language is known as Bow.
Bheels are popularly known as the bowmen of Rajasthan. They are the most widely
distributed tribal groups in India. They form the largest tribe in the whole of
South Asia.
The
Bhilala sub-division is known for its Pithora painting. One look at a Bheel
painting and you’ll immediately begin to recognize it anywhere you see the art
form. Bheel paintings usually consist of large, un-lifelike shapes of everyday
characters filled in with earthy, yet bright colours, and then covered with an
overlay of uniform dots in several patterns and colours that stand out
strikingly against the background. The dots on a Bheel painting are not random,
they are thoughtfully placed according to design.
And
with just the inspiration, we were able to glorify the Bheel heritage with our
Tribal Collection. With similar patterns, colours, and shapes, we have played a
little part of our own into representing this virtuous heritage that belongs to
our very own country. We want you to take a part in this process of
representation and portrayal of the Bheel heritage. And without new collection,
it is just that much easier to pair it up with your favourite outfit and stand
out in the crowd. Leave them wondering and build up their curiosity. Because
once you have it on, everyone is going to want to be a part of the tribal
collection clan. So make the most of styling and accessorizing and wear the
colours of the Bheels with honour and pride, with Kirtilals!
