In the international fine art and luxury decor markets, collectors and design professionals continuously search for works that seamlessly unify visual depth with deep cultural narration[cite: 1]. Established in 1986, the Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH) plays a vital role in preserving India’s regional master crafts while making them accessible to global markets[cite: 1]. At the 18th India Trend Fair Tokyo 2026, EPCH presented a captivating cultural experience featuring the ancient, sacred tradition of Mithila Painting (also widely known as Madhubani Art)[cite: 1].
This showcase was brought to life through the extraordinary live performance of Shivam Paswan, an acclaimed master painter from the Madhubani district of Bihar, who has dedicated over 40 years to this expressive medium[cite: 1]. A recipient of the prestigious Padma Shri—one of India’s highest civilian honors—Paswan demonstrated a unique, multisensory approach to art[cite: 1]. As he intricately hand-painted complex mythological themes onto canvas, he sang traditional regional songs that structurally narrate the very stories unfolding through his brushwork[cite: 1].
The exhibited collection featured magnificent hand-painted fine art pieces detailing classic epic narratives, including the legends of King Salhesh, Radha, Ram, Krishna, Hanuman, Lakshmi, and Durga[cite: 1]. Because each piece represents a sacred synthesis of visual mastery, historical storytelling, and elite national recognition, these works carry immense artistic value. This presentation offers art galleries, high-end interior designers, and luxury lifestyle retailers an extraordinary opportunity to source authentic, story-rich masterwork art[cite: 1].
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He does Mithila painting craft.
So every painting has a theme, and the person will sing a song.
Meaning that every painting has a theme, and they will sing a song to explain how it was made.
My name is Padma Shri Sivan Paswan.
I am a resident of Madhubani, Bihar.
I have been painting since I was 40 years old.
I will tell the story of King Salhesh through Radha paintings.
Ram, Krishna, Hanuman, Lakshmi, Durga.
The story of King Salhesh is a song of two lines.
I’ll sing it for you.
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