Jhoti or Chita is the traditional Oriya art on the floor and walls, very popular in rural areas. Jhoti is quite different from rangoli. While rangolis are made using coloured powders, Jhoti involves line art using the traditional white coloured, semi liquid paste of rice or Pithau. The fingers are used as brushes in this art form. Intricate and beautiful floral designs, the lotus, elephants, symbols used in Patta Chitra find a place in this form of free hand drawing. Small footmarks of…