The Rogan art of painting is an ancient art, over 300 years old. I learned from my father, and my father learned from his, and so on. My village is the only place where this work is created. We use to make pieces for our community, but now we make it for the market. It is such a rare and beautiful craft; but still it does not sell well. Most families gave up the craft to find other jobs to get more money. But not us, we continue the craft. We are the only Rogan Art family left.
Rogan art is not well known, even in India. Most of the artisans before me lost their art because they did not pass it down to the next generations. I will make sure that this practice stays alive. I am ensuring that my entire family learns and practices Rogan art. I am also in the process of opening a school that teaches Rogan art to children from different families in this area.
