Who Is Najiya Navas? Kerala Girl Enters India Book Of Records For Warli Paintings

Who Is Najiya Navas? She is a graduate from Thiruvananthapuram. She has entered the India Book of Records by drawing pictures in the technique of Warli painting. She is a resident of Kaniyauram in Thiruvananthapuram.

Warli painting is an art form unique to the tribal community of the North Sahyadri Range in Maharashtra. The one that she made is 5 inches in length and breadth. The previous record that exists is of a Warli painting that's 10-inch long and 10-inch wide.

What makes her achievement special is the fact that she didn't learn it formally. She picked up the tricks of the trade from the internet. She has drawn more than 100 pictures so far, as per sources.

In an interview with IANS, she revealed that it was during the COVID-19 lockdown that she started exploring Warli painting. She has already sold several of her drawings online and made money through it.

Learning drawing and painting in a systematic manner from Mumbai is a part of her bucket list and she will soon fulfill that. 

Another Kerala woman bagged India Book of Records

Some time ago, another Kerala woman from the Kozhikode secured her name in the Asia book of Record and India Book of Record after painting seven Wonders of the world on her hand with Mehandi within the time of 12 minutes.

As per the reports, Adithya is not a trained artist, but she likes drawing pictures and designs. She has been drawing several art pieces since her childhood, and by now, she has completed more than a hundred drawings.

Later she decided to use her talent to gain financial independence. Adithya began giving her art service to women during festivals and special occasions.

Her skills are unique from other Mehandi designers. Adithya’s talent received appreciation from her kin and friends, who encouraged her to set a record and apply for the India Book of Records. She reportedly took her friends advice seriously and applied for the Record.

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