Rogan Art Painting by Asmita Soni – Preserving a Rare Oil Painting Tradition
Academic and Research Connection Rogan art painting is one of the rarest traditional oil painting techniques in the world, practiced for generations in the Kutch region of Gujarat, India. Created using castor oil and natural pigments, Rogan painting is applied freehand on fabric with a metal or wooden stylus. This ancient technique survives today because of the dedication of artists, researchers, and practitioners who work to preserve its authenticity and historical value. Academic and Research Connection Asmita Soni is associated with the preservation, research, and documentation of Rogan art painting. Her work focuses on understanding the Rogan drying-oil technique and presenting Rogan art as a significant cultural and artistic heritage of India rather than only a decorative craft. A research paper by Asmita Soni titled “ Rogan Art Drying Oil Technique ” is cited in academic discussions of Rogan painting practices. This paper is noted in the context of the broader hist...