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6 Useful Tips to buy Handicraft Online
Over the past decade, shopping has truly gone digital. From flight tickets to electronics, groceries, furniture and jewellery, we now buy everything online. But when it comes to purchasing high value art, some of us are not quite as comfortable with online shopping. Despite the obvious benefits to buying art online, such as access to a large collection and no geographical constraints, many hesitate to make a purchase without any physical interaction with the seller, or feel unsure about the authenticity of the artwork. 1. Clarify Your Intent Typically, while buying art, you’re either looking to adorn your home, or considering...
Wrought Iron - A new age wall decor
Metal wall art is definitely the new age décor. It has taken over the traditional wall art paintings and regular hangings. Metal hangings and metal sculptors look chic and profusely stylish. It undeniably takes the décor of the entire room to another level.
Our Future - Handmade in India
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Making of a Pichwai Painting
Pichwais traditionally was life size painting as they were hung behind the deity but as time passed by the size of the paintings started reducing. Also, the paper is used as an alternative instead of cotton fabric. A Pichwai now belongs everywhere. Because of their beauty and brilliance, Pichwais are now also hung on house walls and other places and are no longer restricted to the temples. Hence, the artists are now making paintings of smaller proportions, which are apt for the smaller homes of today.
PICHWAI - The Pride of Nathdwara
The word Pichwai comes from 'pichh' meaning back, and 'wai', meaning textile hanging. They are made by members of the Pushti Marg sect, founded by Shri Vallabhacharya in the 16th Century. Originally, pichwai paintings were used to decorate the temple of Shrinathji (Shrinathji ki Haveli) in Nathdwara, hung behind the deity to celebrate different seasons, festivals and events in Lord Krishna's life.