Srinathji Nikunj Leela
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By Sushil Soni , India
Painting | Natural Stone Colour on Cotton Cloth | 48 x 60
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Artflute brings collection of Pichwai Paintings. A 400-year-old artform, Pichwai originated in the town of Nathdwara, Rajasthan, once forgotten as a b...
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Artflute brings collection of Pichwai Paintings. A 400-year-old artform, Pichwai originated in the town of Nathdwara, Rajasthan, once forgotten as a bygone and glory, it was rediscovered in the 20th century and has its significance in folklore.
‘Pichwai’ is derived from two Sanskrit words Pich (back) and Wai (hanging), which literally translates to that which hangs in the background. The Pichwais, intricate paintings dedicated to Shrinathji, a 7-year-old form of Krishna, narrating various tales, moods, expressions, and emotions of Krishna chiefly serve the purpose of hanging in the back of the idol in these Shrinathji temples.
Themed in accordance with the seasons, festivals and rituals of the day, the pichwais are changed daily. Some of the common themes include Ras Leela, The Giriraja Pichwai, Srinath ji, the Morbuti and the Gopashtami. While Pichwai paintings are largely devotional by theme, they also have a unique aesthetic compared to the other folk art forms in India. Pichwai paintings can be painted up to large sizes of more than 6ft and have a distinct iconography of repeating motifs, characters, and patterns.
Traditionally drawn on handspun starched cotton fabric (Khadi) and painted with natural colours and brushes, it is the main export of Nathdwara in the modern day.
Discover some visually stunning artworks by the artists from Nathdwara practicing the artform passed through generations with the same conviction and patience and a touch of contemporary pichwai art practices.
Related collections: Radha Krishna Paintings, Krishna Paintings, Folk Art.
By Sushil Soni , India
Painting | Natural Stone Colour on Cotton Cloth | 48 x 60
Prints not available
By Sushil Soni , India
Painting | Natural Stone Colour on Cotton Cloth | 48 x 72
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By Sushil Soni , India
Painting | Natural Stone Colour on Cotton Cloth | 48 x 36
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By Sushil Soni , India
Painting | Natural Stone Colour on Cotton Cloth | 36 x 48
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By Sushil Soni , India
Painting | Natural Stone Colour on Cotton Cloth | 36 x 24
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By Sushil Soni , India
Painting | Natural Stone Colour on Cotton Cloth | 24 x 36
Prints not available
By Sushil Soni , India
Painting | Natural Stone Colour on Cotton Cloth | 24 x 36
Prints not available
By Sushil Soni , India
Painting | Natural Stone Colour on Cotton Cloth | 18 x 24
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By Sushil Soni , India
Painting | Natural Stone Colour on Cotton Cloth | 24 x 36
Prints not available
By Sushil Soni , India
Painting | Natural Stone Colour on Cotton Cloth | 24 x 36
Prints not available
By Sushil Soni , India
Painting | Natural Stone Colour on Cotton Cloth | 24 x 36
Prints not available
By Sushil Soni , India
Painting | Natural Stone Colour on Cotton Cloth | 18 x 24
Prints not available