Rickshaw painting of Bangladesh

Rickshaw painting of Bangladesh
CountryBangladesh
Reference01589
RegionAsia and the Pacific
Inscription history
Inscription2023 (18th session)
ListRepresentative

Rickshaw painting (Bengali: রিকশাচিত্র) is a form of neo-romanticism emerging in Bangladesh. The art in question consists of oil paintings on the rear of the canvas roof of rickshaws, done by local street artists, who also paint the various landscapes, portraits and personal statements of the driver. Rickshaws and rickshaw paintings of Bangladesh are listed as 'intangible cultural heritage' by UNESCO.