Details
Description
A beautiful pichwai depicting Lord Krishna and gopis. Earth pigments on silk, the textile is sewn to a canvas frame …
Read more
A beautiful pichwai depicting Lord Krishna and gopis. Earth pigments on silk, the textile is sewn to a canvas frame covered in a dark grey fabric.
Pichwai art is a traditional style of painting that originated in the state of Rajasthan in India. The word "pichwai" comes from the Hindi words "pich" meaning "back" and "wai" meaning "hanging." This art form is traditionally used to decorate the backdrops of Hindu temples, specifically for Lord Krishna.
See less
- Dimensions
- 16ʺW × 1ʺD × 24ʺH
- Frame Type
- Unframed
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- India
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Silk
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Green
- Condition Notes
- There are some minor tears to the textile edges. There are some minor tears to the textile edges. less
Questions about the item?
Returns & Cancellations
Return Policy - All sales are final 48 hours after delivery, unless otherwise specified in the description of the product.
Related Collections
- 1800s Oil Paintings
- Abstract Sailboat Paintings
- Abstract Horse Paintings
- Abstract Nude Paintings
- Abstract Vase Paintings
- Abstract Acrylic Paintings
- Styrofoam Paintings
- Abstract Autumn Paintings
- Chinese Glass Paintings
- Chinese Silk Paintings
- Molly Frances Paintings
- Abstract Palm Tree Paintings
- Associated American Artists Paintings
- Daylight Dream Editions Paintings
- Classical Roman Paintings
- Classical Greek Paintings
- Irving Amen Paintings
- Pierre-Auguste Renoir Paintings
- Abstract Apple Paintings
- Angel Oil Paintings
- Black Abstract Paintings
- Lee Reynolds Paintings
- Mid-Century Modern Paintings
- Velvet Paintings
- Portrait Paintings