Indian cave art is among the oldest surviving visual records of human creativity. Some of the earliest paintings found in India date back more than 10,000 years, with certain prehistoric markings believed to be even older.

Here are seven fascinating things you may not know about Kalamkari art:

The turning point came in the 1960s, when a severe drought affected Bihar. To provide sustainable income to rural families, local initiatives encouraged women to transfer their wall paintings onto paper for sale. This shift allowed Madhubani to travel beyond village walls into cities, exhibitions, and eventually international markets. Artists such as Sita Devi gained recognition