Patachittra Art Wooden Coaster Set - Forest. Hand painted with original Pattachitra art on wood, this set is perfect as a gift or an unusual artifact for your home. The origin of the Pattachitra paintings can be traced back to the 8th century AD and it is considered as one of the earliest forms of indigenous paintings. Pattachitra or painting on cloth is among the most distinct forms of traditional painting in Orissa, and were generally created in the form of scrolls.