India, Dec. 9 -- The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu on Monday inaugurated a unique week-long workshop on the centuries-old Basohli painting art form, providing students and participants an exclusive opportunity to learn the intricate craft directly from women artists who are officially certified under its Geographical Indication (GI) tag.

Considered one of the most vibrant and distinctive schools of Pahari miniature painting, Basohli painting originated in the erstwhile princely state of Basohli around the 17th-18th centuries. Known for its bold colours, dramatic facial features, rich borders and liberal use of beetle-wing cases for embellishment, the art form received the prestigious GI tag in March 2023, recognising its uni...