Pattachitra Art - Tin Teapot, Smalll. Beautifully painted Pattachitra art on a tin teapot, this piece is also perfect as an unique curio. The origin of the Pattachitra paintings can be traced back to the 8th century AD, considered to be one of the earliest forms of indigenous paintings. Pattachitra is among the most distinct forms of traditional painting in Orissa, and this piece sees a contemporary rendering of this beautiful art form.