Harvest skies

HISTORY

Pichwai paintings are beautiful examples of India’s traditional art and craftsmanship. The word ‘Pichwai’ comes from pich (back) and wai (textile wall hanging), as these paintings were once hung behind the idol of Srinathji in temples. Over time, handcrafted Pichwai art has evolved to include not just religious themes but also peaceful scenes of nature, flowers, and animals.

DESCRIPTION

At the heart of this luxury Pichwai painting stands Shrinathji, exquisitely detailed in intricate attire and ornamentation, his dark blue form radiating divine calm. Draped in handcrafted finery and adorned with layered garlands, He stands as the eternal protector of nature ,His posture embodying both majesty and compassion.

Encircling the divine form is a pastoral tableau of cows, gopis, and forest flora, rendered in delicate, natural pigments. The artist’s mastery shines through the harmonious composition  the rhythmic arrangement of cows in soft ivory, ochre, and slate tones conveys movement, devotion, and abundance. The surrounding Gopis, adorned in patterned lehriya-inspired garments, express reverence through graceful gestures, their presence completing this sacred scene of divine harmony.

The upper register reveals a celestial panorama divine beings in golden chariots hover above under a moonlit sky, while lush Kadamba and banana trees form an ethereal canopy. Peacocks, birds, and flowering vines animate the background, adding layers of life and intricacy that speak to the artist’s meticulous eye for detail.

The borders a signature of Khenshu’s luxury curation frame the central composition with rows of sacred cows on a golden-yellow field, symbolizing purity, devotion, and eternal abundance.

MATERIALS: Locally sourced - all organic crushed stone dyes, Fine spun cotton.

PROCESS AND CRAFT

Our paintings are made on fine spun cotton fabric using all natural organic dyes made from crushed natural stones found in Hilly regions of northern India.

The crushed stones are mixed with natural gum and water to form paint-like consistency.

The artwork is further adorned with gold leaf, sometimes 24 karat gold leaf to give it life.

These Pichwai paintings are also made on canvas or paper.

NOTE: Vintage inspired Paintings often have intentional discolouration and creases, made to add value and retain its authentic vintage aura. These are authentic paintings made by Indian artisans.

CARE

The painting should not be regularly cleaned, but only when required. The front of the painting should be cleaned gently with a soft brush to remove the loose dust on the painted surface.

If you want to use the painting without a glass backing, keep the painting away from moisture and humidity.

If you want to have an artwork in a location where there is direct sunlight at times, do consider having it framed behind a UV protected glass.

Paintings made on paper or canvas need to be framed in glass.