PICHVAI (PICHWAI) PAINTINGS | PICHVAI TRADITION & BEYOND

The Indian traditional art of Pichwai paintings are known for their intricate technique and quality that has existed for a long time now. The word Pichwai means ‘at the back’. Pichwai paintings are artisitc creations on cloth That hangs in the background to Srinathji’s idol in the sanctum sanctorum at Nathdwara as well as in other temples of Krishna. Pichwai paintings are forms of Indian traditional art work that has its roots in Rajasthan. Another popular form of Indian traditional art from rajasthan are Phads. Pichwais are known to have more details and are refined more. As you scroll down, the account will present you with more information about these religiously beautiful paintings. One can even find pichwai paintings online now. Pichwai paintings initially came to light when the sect Vallabhaichari fashioned 24 iconographic for Krishna’s image backdrop at Nathdwara. Each creation depicted a specific event or celebration or a festival. During the initial times, the a...

Indian Artifact is the Pichwai Painting of Nathdwara Rajasthan is known as a treasure of cultural heritage. The place is origin to various cultural elements that shape up our society. Pichwai paintings of Nathdwara , traditional paintings and artifacts, the folk culture, Rajput culture, the food, all make Rajasthan a cultural hub of great quality. One of the most famous and prestigious of Indian artifact is the pichwai painting of Nathdwara . The paintings are famous for its richness of technique and exclusivity.  Nathdwara is the world famous town for it's one of the richest ‘ Shri Nathji Temple ’ in Mewar Kingdom of India. Lots of people from Gujarat, Maharashtra and other states of India come to visit the holy temple of Shrinathji at Nathdwara. At Nathdwara, the installation of Lord Shri Nathji gave rise to fresh dimensions in art. During the eighteenth and the nineteenth centuries, the Mewar paintings, imbibing the Brij and Mughal influences, conti...

Interesting Facts About Famous Art Form Of Pichwai, The Indian Traditional Paintings Amongst one of the most famous Indian traditional paintings , Pichvai art form is the oldest. Pichhwai art form is not only found in temples but also in homes and across the world. With digital sphere being one of the most important market places, vendors have now made the Indian art form of pichvai paintings available online to the art lovers.  Some interesting facts about these paintings are: The figure of Srinathji is one of the form of Lord Krishna and is manifested as a seven year old child. In most Pichwai paintings, the image of Srinathji with raised left hand, is depicted to portray the event where he protected the villagers by holding the Govardhan hill for them to take shelter. To prevent them from the thunderstorm brought on the village by Indra, the God of rain. This painting is one of the most famous pichvai painting out of all forms of Indian traditional painting . ...

It is not common for people brought up in India to have grown up listening to the glorious stories of Lord Krishna. The stories of Krishna, especially the tales of his childhood, make up a significant and beautiful part of Indian culture and history. From books to movies and different kinds of media, these tales are everywhere. However, not many know that there is an art form specialized particularly to depict these tales of Krishna. Known as one of the most significant folk paintings of India , Pichvai paintings are a sheer art of talent and creativity.  The central theme of Pichvai Paintings revolves around the stories of experiences of Lord Krishna, majorly from his early years. Although lesser known by its name, Pichvai paintings find their home in galleries and buildings around the world. Let us understand what are pichvai paintings and what makes them different from the rest of the popular folk paintings of India . Further in the article, it will be elaborated how th...

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...