Collection: Baul Bengali Art

Baul Bengali art refers to the mystical traditions of Baul minstrels from rural Bengal in India and Bangladesh, blending music, poetry, song, dance, and visual expressions rooted in syncretic spirituality. Baul traditions profoundly influenced Bengali culture, inspiring Rabindranath Tagore's compositions and poets like Kazi Nazrul Islam. UNESCO recognized Baul songs as Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2005, later inscribed in 2008, highlighting their revival among rural populations. Today, practitioners like Parvathy Baul continue integrating painting, storytelling, and performance to embody this living heritage.