On The occasion of World Postcard Day, a special picture postcard featuring the traditional Gond art of Central India was released at Nagpur General Post Office (Nagpur GPO) on Thursday. The picture postcard beautifully showcases the vibrant and distinctive Gond art style, inspired by nature, birds, animals, trees and everyday life. The artwork is characterised by vibrant colours, rhythmic lines, dots and intricate patterns that reflect the deep connection of Gond art with nature, life and spirituality.

 

The artwork featured on the postcard has been created by Rashmi Shivhare, Gond Painting Artist. A Special Cancellation commemorating World Postcard Day was also released on the occasion. The picture postcard was released in the presence of H Sharath Kumar, SSPOs, Nagpur City Division; Rashmi Shivhare, Gond Painting Artist; Sujitkumar Landge, Senior Postmaster, Nagpur GPO; Jayant Daoo, ADPS-II, Nagpur Region; Ashok Munde, SDH, Mehkar Sub Division; Prashant Patil; and Shri Khedkar, Philatelist.