Madhubani or Mithila art is practiced in the Mithila region of Bihar state, India. The paintings were traditionally done on freshly plastered mud wall of huts, but now it is also done on cloth, handmade paper and canvas. Madhubani paintings mostly depict nature and Hindu religious motifs, the themes generally revolve around Hindu deities like Krishna, Ram, Shiva, Durga, Lakshmi, and Saraswati.

Making use of fabric paints, Madhubani art is displayed on Tassar silk, Cotton and even chiffon, drawing themes from traditional Indian folklore, mythology and auspicious symbols. Sometimes the hand painted pallu depicts the entire story of Ramayana.