PICHVAI (PICHWAI) PAINTINGS | PICHVAI TRADITION & BEYOND

Pichvai (Pichwai) Paintings, A Symbol of Cultural Importance Pichvai ( Pichwai ) paintings, often called the ‘Art of God’ are Indian traditional paintings representing the rich art form which has quickly become popular amongst art collectors and art enthusiasts. Pichvai ( Pichwai ) art is a style of Indian traditional painting that originated nearly 400 years ago in the holy town of Nathdwara in Rajasthan and illustrates Indian tales, poetry, literature, and myths hand-painted on silk, muslin or paper. This Indian traditional painting art form is the perfect example of ‘Guru-shishya’ tradition, the intricacies and detailing of the art have been passed down through the generations.Let’s rediscover the journey of these exquisite paintings from the walls of the temples into homes, studios, and galleries across the world. What is the meaning of Pichwai ( Pichvai)? Pichwai paintings are  also known as shrinathji pichwai painting . Pichwai is a Sanskrit word, where...

Pichvai paintings are one of the most ancient forms of magnificent Indian traditional art . Pichvai paintings having other than artistic appeals to them are an artistical representation of narrating tales of Krishna through an art form.  Pichvai tradition and beyond is Ms. Pooja Singhal’s initiative to revive the art form by playing with scale and fabric that best fit the modern world of Indian traditional art . Pichvai paintings can be painted, embroidered, printed or woven in applique. In the earlier days, the art of Pichwai was done on loose, rough, hand spun fabric and painted in permanent natural colors that were extracted from vegetables and minerals and that don’t tend to fade with time.  The paintings have dark hued outlines and the filling for the picture is done using lighter soft tones. On a starched cloth, the painter first makes a rough sketch and then fills in the colours. In olden days colors sourced from natural resources were used along wi...