Traditional Colour Sensibilities & Role of Natural Envt

Region- Valley of Imphal, Manipur, India
This research focuses to understand the colour perception and process of selection as guidelines, with possible application in contemporary design. Traditional communities and cultures have evolved their own perceptions and aesthetics over a long period of time as it becomes a part of the internal character Colour is a very important aspect of this aesthetic, as it influences the perception of all aesthetics in the particular community/culture as a way of life encompassing - the built form, textiles, objects of daily use, arts and crafts. This study is an attempt at following the colour selection and connection to the natural living environment. It will also briefly look into cultural influences on such selections.