"Locked inside a windowless house at 25 by her husband": How Sonabai Rajawar turned isolation into art with the help of mud

A Chhattisgarh woman, Sonabai Rajawar, turned years of isolation into breathtaking art. Confined to a windowless home, she used mud, straw, and bamboo to adorn her walls with intricate sculptures and reliefs, creating a unique folk art form. Her remarkable creations, born from resilience and imagination, eventually gained international recognition, leaving a legacy of hope and the indomitable human spirit.

A Chhattisgarh woman, Sonabai Rajawar, turned years of isolation into breathtaking art. Confined to a windowless home, she used mud, straw, and bamboo to adorn her walls with intricate sculptures and reliefs, creating a unique folk art form. Her remarkable creations, born from resilience and imagination, eventually gained international recognition, leaving a legacy of hope and the indomitable human spirit.