Mithila paintings also known as Madhubani art, originates from the Mithila region in Southern Nepal and adjoining parts of the Indian state of Bihar.
Mostly practised by the Maithili women to decorate the mud wall of their dwellings for centuries, Mithila art presently can be found drawn over paper, cloths and even canvases.
Ms Yadav says she was moved by the reaction of people in Australia when they saw her unique paintings.
"I was amazed to find people here warming to my paintings. I thought if they didn't know about Mithila art, nobody would be interested. It encouraged me to keep painting", she said.
Shakshi says that not many Australians know about this form of art. By displaying her craft in different cultural events, she hopes to raise the profile of her artwork in Australia.
"Even if one person asks about it, I think, we've got an opportunity to explain it and hence promote it further", she says.
So what is different about this kind of art? One might ask.
"We make this art interesting with the help of line works only. The geometric shapes, characters are all drawn line by line", Shakshi explains.
Source: SBS Nepali
"It is something akin to calligraphy," she pauses before further elaboration on the uniqueness of the artform. You have inks, and you have the nibbed pen like instruments to create these art pieces".
During our conversation, Ms Yadav was also quick to point out its resemblance and similarity with the indigenous Australian art. She says, she feels both art forms have a very long history and tradition of storytelling associated with them.
Talking about her work, Shakshi told SBS Nepali that she likes to combine the ancient themes with modern approaches.
"The mixing helps me connect with people here and also learn novel ways of doing similar work".
Speaking of the themes covered in the Mithila artwork, Ms Yadav says, the paintings are about expressing positives in society.
"It is a happy kind of painting depicting our festivals, wedding rituals and other merrier occasions", she explains.
