Some of the most amazing and exquisite paintings can
be found in Rajasthan. Paintings of Rajasthan are a sort of must buy for
art lovers. The paintings are so unique that they are beyond any kind of
imitation. The beauty of Rajasthani paintings is sure to make a place in
your heart. The main types of Rajasthan, India paintings are mentioned
in the following lines:
Miniature Paintings
The most known and famous paintings of Rajasthan are the miniature
paintings. They date back to the 11th century. Painted on hand made
paper with mineral and vegetable colors, these paintings are full of
colorful depictions. There are as many as seven painting styles of the
miniature paintings themselves. Initially, the miniature painting styles
were used for the purpose of manuscripts for text illustrations. Later
on, they started depicting the life and time of the royals.
Phads
Phads are the traditional sroll paintings, still thriving in Rajasthan.
Phads are paintings mainly showing the life and exploits of Pabuji and
Dev Narain, the popular folk heroes of Rajasthan. They are painted on a
rectangular piece of a coarse cloth. Other depictions include scenes
from the Bhagvad Purana and other folk stories.
Pichwais
Another type of paintings Rajasthan is famous for are the Pichwais. The
main use of Pichwais is to be used for the background in Srinathji,
Nathdwara. Pichwais can be made in a number of ways like woven, hand
painted, embroidered or printed with hand blocks, etc.
Folk Painting
Folk paintings are made with raw hand. They are generally made on some
special occasions like marriage, birth of a child, festivals, etc. In
the rural and tribal areas of Rajasthan, this tradition of getting a
folk painting made is followed.
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