Cheriyal Scroll Painting
GI TaggedCheriyal scrolls, painted by the Nakashi community of Telangana, unfurl Puranic epics in comic-strip panels against a signature red background. Once used by wandering balladeers, the craft now lives on in vibrant panels and masks.
- Region of origin:
- Telangana
- GI registration:
- Cheriyal Paintings
- Materials:
- khadi-cloth; natural-pigment
- Techniques:
- narrative scroll; vivid red ground
- HS code (customs):
- 9701
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About Cheriyal Scroll Painting
Cheriyal scrolls, painted by the Nakashi community of Telangana, unfurl Puranic epics in comic-strip panels against a signature red background. Once used by wandering balladeers, the craft now lives on in vibrant panels and masks.
- Region of origin
- Telangana
- GI registration
- Cheriyal Paintings
- Materials
- khadi-cloth; natural-pigment
- Techniques
- narrative scroll; vivid red ground
- HS code (customs)
- 9701
How it’s made
The makers
Crafted by Nakashi artists of Telangana.
Why “GI-tagged” matters
Cheriyal Scroll Painting is registered under India’s Geographical Indication (GI) Act as “Cheriyal Paintings”. A GI tag legally certifies that a piece genuinely originates from its traditional region and is made by its rightful artisan community — your guarantee of authenticity.
GI-certified authenticity
Rooted in India’s registered craft traditions
Artisan-direct
Made by the makers — fair, direct earnings
Traceable provenance
Every piece carries its maker, region & origin