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The ancient tradition of scroll painting survives in
Rajasthan as Phad. A typical Phad is a long rectangular
coarse cloth with paintings illustrating the life and
heroic exploits of the two popular folks heroes Pabuji
and Dev Narain. It displays much of the tradition in
narrative form. Painted by the Joshis of Shahpura, near
Bhilwara based on subjects like Bhagavad purana or other
popular folk stories.
The Pichwais are refined works of art, created to be
used as backdrops in the Srinathji at Nathdwara. They
contain the figure of Srinathji (attired with a variety
of costumes) and scenes of Nathdwara festival. These
could be painted, printed with hand blocks, woven,
embroidered or decorated in appliqué form. |
