Build your
Warli Vocabulary

Begin with A BUNCH OF simple forms

Begin with A BUNCH OF simple forms

See how they gather into meaning

See how they gather into meaning

Make a composition of your own

Make a composition of your own

Building Blocks

Circle

Circle

Represents the sun and moon, marking cycles of time and continuity within the composition.

Represents the sun and moon, marking cycles of time and continuity within the composition.

Triangle

Triangle

Derived from mountains, it forms the structure of bodies and brings balance to figures.

Derived from mountains, it forms the structure of bodies and brings balance to figures.

Line

Line

Connects shapes and builds movement, forming the foundation of all figures and scenes.

Connects shapes and builds movement, forming the foundation of all figures and scenes.

Organic

Organic

Inspired by leaves and natural forms, it adds life, variation, and detail to compositions.

Inspired by leaves and natural forms, it adds life, variation, and detail to compositions.

Organic

Inspired by leaves and natural forms, it adds life, variation, and detail to compositions.

Birds & Insects

Made of simple shapes, lines, repetition

Symbolises life, movement, seasonal change

Role adds detail, brings motion

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Peacock

Made of TRIANGLES, CIRCLES, ORGANIC LINES

SYMBOLISES BEAUTY, CELEBRATION, LIFE

Role FOCAL POINT, VISUAL RICHNESS

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Celestial Forms

Made of circles, lines, radial forms

Symbolises time, continuity, rhythm

Role anchors the composition, sets the scene

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Human Figures

Made of triangles, circle, lines

Symbolises community, action, life

Role central figure, drives narrative

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Trees & Crops

Made of lines, organic forms, repetition

Symbolises growth, sustenance, cycles

Role builds environment, adds depth

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Animals

Made of triangles, lines, organic forms

Symbolises ritual, belief, connection

Role supports narrative, adds symbolism

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DESIGN BY YAMINI VENKATESAN
(NIFT MUMBAI 2027)

3D RENDERS BY AARYA TAMBE
(NIFT MUMBAI 2027)

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