Vibrant Divinity Pichwai Painting - Art Masterpiece

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

The composition unfolds symmetrically under the cool glow of the full moon, symbolizing divine harmony and timeless beauty. At the heart of the painting stands Shrinathji, resplendent in regal attire, adorned with garlands, jewels, and intricate textiles that shimmer in hues of gold, ivory, and rose. His iconic arm is raised, holding aloft the Govardhan mountain a reminder of his eternal act of protection and grace. Around him, devotees and gopis stand in reverence, fanning the Lord with delicate chowries and embodying the rhythm of eternal devotion. Their elegant postures, adorned garments, and expressive eyes bring life to this sacred gathering.

Flanking the central shrine are two smaller sanctums, each housing different manifestations of Shrinathji, beautifully detailed to represent various moments of worship or “darshan.” Priests and attendants perform rituals, symbolizing the temple’s vibrant daily life an essential part of the Pushtimarg tradition. 

The foreground is a pastoral dream cows, sacred to Krishna, march in serene procession, their coats adorned with symbolic red markings and decorated ornaments. Peacocks and lotus blossoms complete the sacred landscape, evoking Vrindavan’s divine serenity. Each element from the ornate domes of the shrines to the meticulously painted floral borders is rendered with handcrafted perfection, the deep indigo sky, patterned with constellations of white dots, adds a cosmic depth, reminding the viewer that this scene unfolds between the heavens and the earth.

This luxurious Pichwai painting is not merely a depiction but an act of devotion a handcrafted masterpiece that bridges art, faith, and heritage. It celebrates the timeless dialogue between the divine and the devotee, between nature and the celestial, and between artistic precision and spiritual emotion.

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.