Pichwai
Pichwai are large devotional cloth paintings hung behind the idol of Shrinathji in Nathdwara, depicting Krishna amid lotus ponds, cows and festival scenes. Their lush detail and gold work make them prized collector pieces.
- Region of origin:
- Rajasthan
- Materials:
- cloth; natural-pigment; gold
- Techniques:
- fine-detail temple cloth
- HS code (customs):
- 9701
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About Pichwai
Pichwai are large devotional cloth paintings hung behind the idol of Shrinathji in Nathdwara, depicting Krishna amid lotus ponds, cows and festival scenes. Their lush detail and gold work make them prized collector pieces.
- Region of origin
- Rajasthan
- Materials
- cloth; natural-pigment; gold
- Techniques
- fine-detail temple cloth
- HS code (customs)
- 9701
How it’s made
fine-detail temple cloth
The makers
Crafted by Nathdwara painters of Rajasthan.
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