DAAN LEELA PICHWAI PAINTING WITH 24 SWAROOP
Price range: ₹9,000.00 through ₹38,000.00
Pichwai art is a traditional painting style from Rajasthan, India, used to decorate temple backdrops, particularly for Lord Krishna. The name "pichwai" means "back hanging" in Hindi. Known for intricate designs and vibrant colors, Pichwai paintings have gained worldwide popularity.
History and Origin: Pichwai painting originated in the 17th century in Nathdwara, Rajasthan, home to the Shrinathji Temple, which is dedicated to Lord Krishna. Artists from this region created these paintings to depict Krishna's life and stories, and it’s also known as Shreenathji painting.
Themes and Motifs: Pichwai paintings feature Shrinathji with distinct features and include floral, animal, and geometric patterns. Themes vary with seasons, such as pink lotuses for summer and a full moon for Sharad Purnima. Other themes include Raas Leela, Holi, and Annakut. Each painting typically has 24 boxes, called swaroops, depicting various scenes of Krishna and his companions.
Includes 1 Painting
The painting depicts Lord Krishna and his cowherd friends mischievously demanding milk and butter from the Gopis (cowherd maidens) as a daan (toll) for safe passage through a specific lane, often identified as Daan Ghati near Mount Govardhan. In the painting, Krishna, typically painted in blue, stands centrally as the Gopis, carrying pots of milk and butter on their heads, approach him. The Gopis are shown with a mix of feigned annoyance and affectionate submission, some arguing, others offering their goods. The scene is filled with numerous figures, including Krishna, Balarama, Gopis, and other cowherds (Gopas). The painting incorporates lush landscapes with mango trees, various birds like peacocks and parrots, and cows and calves, which represent the pastoral simplicity of Vrindavan. The foreground features a river filled with lotus flowers in various blooming stages, symbolizing divine love and spiritual abundance. The central scene is surrounded by decorative borders featuring smaller panels with figures of deities and devotees describing various darshans of Shrinathji.
Size: 8in x 12in (20cm x 30cm), 16in x 20in (40cm x 50cm), 24in x 24in (60cm x 60cm), 36in x 48in (91cm x 121cm), 48in x 72in (121cm x 182cm). These dimensions represent both landscape and portrait versions.
Feature: Pichwai Paintings, Krishna Paintings, Shrinathji Paintings, Traditional Paintings, Antique Pichwai Paintings, Made in India
Care: Wipe with a clean cloth, Keep away from moisture and direct sun light.
Disclaimer: This painting is 100% handmade. In handmade products / painting slight imperfections are normal and the final painting color may vary slightly.
Handmade on Cotton Fabric. Customisation available for Canvas.
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