Why this Wayanad farmer came out with a ‘paddy art’ depicting Buddha
The Hindu
The Japanese art form called Tanbo Art, or Rice Paddy Art, makes use of thousands of rice shoots strategically grown to produce a 3D art form
Praseed Kumar Thayyil, a progressive farmer from Wayanad district in Kerala, has showcased his new rice paddy art, an image of Buddha, with varying hues of rice varieties on a huge canvass that is his farm land.
The Japanese art form called Tanbo Art, or Rice Paddy Art, makes use of thousands of rice shoots strategically grown to produce a 3D art form.
The event will run daily from 10 a.m. to 8.30 p.m., offering a variety of activities. Visitors can enjoy dance and music performances, hands-on art experiences, film screenings, and exhibitions from 10.30 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. These will feature folk cuisines, leather puppets, philately, textiles, and handicrafts.