Imagine a personal mini gallery with the best of Indian folk and tribal art - on your Refrigerator! Our double-sided art magnets can make that a possibility. Each Magnet showcases a beautiful painting with a write-up at the back of the art form. These magnets showcase the Kalighat Pat art form.
Intricate and elaborate, Pichwais are large-sized pain ngs that are hung behind the idol of Lord Shrinathji in the Nathdwara temple, Rajasthan. The word Pichhwai comes from the Sanskrit words Pich - behind, wai - hanging tex le. With its roots in miniature pain ng, Pichhwais emerged in 17th century Nathdwara.
A Pichwai pain ng is o en a group e ort, where several skillful painters work together under the supervision of a master ar st. The pain ngs are usually painted on starched co on using natural colours derived from stones, minerals and gold. Considered sacred, Pichwais narrate stories from the life of Lord Krishna.
In our attempt to help sustain Indian folk art and craft - artists are paid a royalty. You will be supporting the artist directly with your purchase.
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