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“Mandana: A Folk Art of Rajasthan” is an art and cultural documentation book that studies the traditional folk painting style of Rajasthan known as Mandana. The book is written by Jogendra Saksena and edited by M.K. Pal, published by the Crafts Museum.
Mandana is a traditional floor and wall art form created mainly by rural women in Rajasthan using red ochre (geru) and white chalk (khadiya). It is drawn on homes, courtyards, and entrances during festivals and auspicious occasions.