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Silk Paintings

The art of silk painting can be traced back to 2nd century AD in China. The art of applying coloured pigment to silk cloth emerged from China about 2000 years ago. This art evolved when silk was considered the best canvas for painting as it was lighter than bamboo, stone or wood. The graceful silk […]

Pahari Painting

Pahari painting flourished and developed during 17th to 19th century in the hilly areas in northwest like Jammu, Garhwal, Basohli, Chamba, Guler, Kangra and Mandi. These paintings are mostly done in miniature form of painting and influenced by Mughal paintings of Aurangzeb’s period to some extent. Pahari paintings or Rajput paintings are categorized on the […]

Indian Style of Painting

India is a diverse country where culture, customs and style changes at every kilometre. India has a rich history and many styles of paintings emerged during the rule of different emperors in different era. All styles of paintings are beautiful and intrinsic. The most common theme of all paintings are depiction of gods and goddesses, […]

Tanjore Paintings

Tanjore paintings are also known as Thanjavur paintings. These one of the popular classical paintings have been Southern Tamil Nadu’s pride for two centuries. Their dense composition and vibrant colours makes them stand out from all other forms of painting. This unique form of painting was originated in 16th century during maratha period. Tanjore paintings […]

Mughal Painting

The beautiful Mughal paintings were evolved between 16th-19th century and reflects a great combination of Indian, Islamic and Persian styles. It is believed that these eye luring paintings were originated during the rule of Mughal Emperor, Humayun and this art further prospered under the rule of other Mughal Emperors, Akbar, Shah Jahan and Jahangir. The […]

Mysore Painting

Mysore being the second largest city of Karnataka, India gave birth to the beautiful and unique form of art called Mysore paintings in the 17th and 18th century. It came under the patronage of Wodeyars specially Raja Wodeyar. This art reached its heights and obtained glory under the patronage of Maharaja Krishnaraja Wodeyar III. To […]

Rajasthani Paintings

Rajasthani paintings are characterized by bold lines, fine detailing, use of fine brush strokes, and use of bright colours which attracts the attention of every on looker successfully look these up. These paintings are adorned worldwide. Rajasthani paintings became famous in medieval period and had support of kings of different regions of Rajasthan, which made […]

Kalighat Painting

The Kalighat paintings came into existence during the 19th century in the kali temple area, Kolkata on the ghat of the Buri Ganga. Earlier these paintings were souvenir brought by devotees of the Kali temple at Kalighat. Kalighat Paintings are characterized by bold colours, broad sweeping brush lines and simplification of forms. Earlier Kalighat Paintings […]

Why Buy A Painting?

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Madhubani : Evolution from village to City

Vibrantly coloured Madhubani paintings were originated in Mithila. This beautiful form of art is passed from one generation of females to another. Its origin is marked to the time of King Janaka’s daughter Sita’s marriage with Lord Rama. It is believed that Lord Janaka ordered his kingdom to make paintings on the occasion of his […]