Author: pichwaitraditionandbeyond

Deccan Miniature Painting: A Fusion of Cultures and Craft

Deccan Miniature Painting has found new life through the innovative interpretations at Pichwai Tradition & Beyond (PTB). Recognizing the challenges of replicating the old-world charm of Deccan art on cloth,... Read More

Bridging Past and Present Through Modern Pichwai Paintings

Modern Pichwai Paintings represent a beautiful evolution of a centuries-old tradition, blending contemporary aesthetics with deep-rooted devotion. Traditionally used as temple backdrops for the deity Shrinathji in Nathdwara, these intricate... Read More

Deccan Miniature Painting and Its Influence on Indian Art

Deccan Miniature Painting has found new life through the innovative interpretations at Pichwai Tradition & Beyond (PTB). Recognizing the challenges of replicating the old-world charm of Deccan art on cloth,... Read More

From Temples to Homes: The Rise of Pichwai Painting Designs in Décor

Pichwai Painting Designs are a timeless blend of devotion, storytelling, and intricate artistry, originating from the sacred town of Nathdwara in Rajasthan. These designs are traditionally created to adorn the... Read More

What Is Pichwai Painting? Discovering the Art Behind Lord Shrinathji’s Darshan

What Is Pichwai Painting is a question often asked by those newly introduced to the rich heritage of Indian devotional art. Pichwai painting is a highly intricate and symbolic art... Read More

Mughal Miniature Art: From Palaces to Pichwais

At Pichwai Tradition & Beyond (PTB), Mughal Miniature Art has been thoughtfully integrated into traditional Pichwai compositions, resulting in a refined and layered aesthetic. This creative intervention began when the... Read More

Deccan Miniature Painting: Scaling Down, Elevating Detail

Deccan Miniature Painting at Pichwai Tradition & Beyond (PTB) represents a significant artistic intervention that blends tradition with innovation. PTB’s creative experiments include the miniaturization and deconstruction of traditional Deccan... Read More

Lotus, Yamuna, and the Gopis: Pichwai Paintings of Shrinathji

In the devotional art of Pichwai Lotus Painting, evoking appropriate bhavs or emotions is central to enhancing the experience of darshan. Rooted in the neo-Vaishnavite Bhakti movements, this sacred tradition... Read More

Pichwai Tradition And Beyond: The Art of Divine Storytelling

The Pichwai Tradition Pooja Singhal is deeply rooted in the devotional art of Nathdwara, Rajasthan, where intricately hand-painted textiles are created as backdrops for the idol of Shrinathji, an incarnation... Read More