{"title":"Handmade Pichwai Art","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":9,\"w\":524,\"h\":100,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":174}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":7,\"w\":502,\"h\":104,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":172}'\u003eHandmade Pichwai Art, Day by Day: A Studio Diary of How One Painting Comes to Life\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":122,\"w\":524,\"h\":137,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":287}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":122,\"w\":516,\"h\":136,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":287}'\u003eMonday morning in a painter's studio in Nathdwara. A length of cotton cloth lies stretched on the floor. Small bowls of colored powder sit in a row. The artist sharpens a pencil, looks at a sketch, and begins. Over the next days and weeks, that blank cloth will slowly fill with lotus ponds, cows, and devotional figures. Handmade pichwai art is not made in an afternoon. This studio diary from Meri Katha follows one painting from bare cloth to finished work, so you can see exactly what \"handmade\" means and why it matters when you buy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":275,\"w\":524,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":440}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":275,\"w\":510,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":440}'\u003ePlease note that this is a composite picture drawn from how pichwai is traditionally made. Every studio, artist, and piece follows its own rhythm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":330,\"w\":524,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":495}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":330,\"w\":260,\"h\":28,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":495}'\u003eDay 1: Preparing the Cloth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":370,\"w\":524,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":535}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":370,\"w\":515,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":535}'\u003eEvery handmade pichwai starts with the surface. Traditionally, artists work on cotton or silk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":425,\"w\":524,\"h\":22,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":590}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":425,\"w\":216,\"h\":21,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":590}'\u003eWhat Happens to the Cloth?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":462,\"w\":524,\"h\":90,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":627}'\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":462,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":627}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":462,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":627}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":462,\"w\":316,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":627}'\u003eThe cloth is washed and dried to remove impurities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":498,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":663}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":498,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":663}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":498,\"w\":302,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":663}'\u003eIt is stretched tight so it stays flat during painting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":534,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":699}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":534,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":699}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":534,\"w\":448,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":699}'\u003eIt may be treated or coated so that pigments sit evenly and do not bleed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":569,\"w\":524,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":734}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":569,\"w\":500,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":734}'\u003eA poorly prepared cloth can ruin weeks of work later, so this step is never rushed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":605,\"w\":524,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":770}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":605,\"w\":260,\"h\":28,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":770}'\u003eDay 2: Grinding the Colors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":645,\"w\":524,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":810}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":645,\"w\":524,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":810}'\u003eClassical pichwai art uses mineral and vegetable-based pigments. These do not come ready to use. They must be prepared.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":700,\"w\":524,\"h\":22,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":865}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":700,\"w\":201,\"h\":21,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":865}'\u003eHow Are Colors Prepared?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":737,\"w\":524,\"h\":90,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":902}'\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":737,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":902}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":737,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":902}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":737,\"w\":422,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":902}'\u003ePigments are ground slowly on a stone surface, sometimes for hours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":772,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":937}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":772,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":937}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":772,\"w\":445,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":937}'\u003eA binder, such as natural gum, is mixed in so the color sticks to the cloth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":808,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":973}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":808,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":973}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":808,\"w\":300,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":973}'\u003eEach color is tested for strength and smoothness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":844,\"w\":524,\"h\":58,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":1009}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":844,\"w\":520,\"h\":57,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":1009}'\u003eMany contemporary artists also use modern paints alongside traditional pigments. Both approaches can produce handmade work, but the time spent preparing natural colors is part of what makes classical pichwai so special.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":918,\"w\":524,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":1083}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":918,\"w\":334,\"h\":28,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":1083}'\u003eDay 3: Sketching the Composition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":958,\"w\":524,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":1123}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":958,\"w\":500,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":1123}'\u003eWith the cloth ready, the artist sketches the layout. This is where the design takes shape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1014,\"w\":524,\"h\":22,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":1179}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1014,\"w\":191,\"h\":21,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":1179}'\u003eWhat Gets Planned First?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1051,\"w\":524,\"h\":110,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":1216}'\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1051,\"w\":484,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":1216}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1051,\"w\":484,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":1216}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1051,\"w\":474,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":1216}'\u003eThe central figure or main motif, such as Shrinathji, a lotus pond, or a herd of cows\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1106,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":1271}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1106,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":1271}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1106,\"w\":359,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":1271}'\u003eThe rhythm of repeating elements, such as rows of flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1141,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":1306}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1141,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":1306}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1141,\"w\":275,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":1306}'\u003eThe border, which frames the whole painting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1177,\"w\":524,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":1342}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1177,\"w\":481,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":1342}'\u003eExperienced artists often work from memory and long practice, adjusting each composition to suit its size and theme.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1232,\"w\":524,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":1397}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1232,\"w\":369,\"h\":28,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":1397}'\u003eDays 4 to 7: Laying Down Base Colors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1272,\"w\":524,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":1437}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1272,\"w\":519,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":1437}'\u003eNext comes the first layer of color. Large areas, such as backgrounds, water, and sky, are filled in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1327,\"w\":524,\"h\":22,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":1492}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1327,\"w\":274,\"h\":21,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":1492}'\u003eWhy Does This Stage Take So Long?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1364,\"w\":524,\"h\":90,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":1529}'\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1364,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":1529}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1364,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":1529}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1364,\"w\":287,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":1529}'\u003eColors must be applied evenly with no patches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1400,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":1565}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1400,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":1565}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1400,\"w\":352,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":1565}'\u003eEach layer may need time to dry before the next is added\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1435,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":1600}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1435,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":1600}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1435,\"w\":402,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":1600}'\u003eMistakes are hard to correct on cloth, so the artist works carefully\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1471,\"w\":524,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":1636}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1471,\"w\":404,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":1636}'\u003eOn a large pichwai, this stage alone can stretch across many days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1507,\"w\":524,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":1672}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1507,\"w\":259,\"h\":28,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":1672}'\u003eWeek Two: Building Detail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1547,\"w\":524,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":1712}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1547,\"w\":431,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":1712}'\u003eOnce the base is dry, the painting starts to come alive. The artist adds:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1582,\"w\":524,\"h\":126,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":1747}'\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1582,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":1747}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1582,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":1747}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1582,\"w\":191,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":1747}'\u003ePetals and leaves on each lotus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1618,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":1783}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1618,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":1783}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1618,\"w\":212,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":1783}'\u003eShapes and markings on each cow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1653,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":1818}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1653,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":1818}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1653,\"w\":280,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":1818}'\u003eClothing, jewelry, and faces on human figures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1689,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":1854}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1689,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":1854}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1689,\"w\":230,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":1854}'\u003eBirds, trees, and other small elements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1725,\"w\":524,\"h\":22,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":1890}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1725,\"w\":244,\"h\":21,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":1890}'\u003eWhat Makes This Stage Special?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1758,\"w\":524,\"h\":58,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":1923}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1758,\"w\":476,\"h\":57,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":1923}'\u003eEach lotus is painted individually. Each cow has its own pose. Even in a row of repeating motifs, no two are the same. These small differences are one of the clearest signs of handmade pichwai art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1833,\"w\":524,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":1998}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1833,\"w\":325,\"h\":28,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":1998}'\u003eWeek Three: Fine Lines and Faces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1873,\"w\":524,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":2038}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1873,\"w\":331,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":2038}'\u003eNow the finest brushes come out. The artist works on:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1908,\"w\":524,\"h\":126,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":2073}'\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1908,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2073}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1908,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2073}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1908,\"w\":165,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2073}'\u003eEyes and facial expressions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1944,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2109}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1944,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2109}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1944,\"w\":162,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2109}'\u003eFingers and hand gestures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1980,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2145}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1980,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2145}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1980,\"w\":271,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2145}'\u003eDelicate outlines around flowers and figures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2015,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2180}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2015,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2180}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2015,\"w\":222,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2180}'\u003eTiny decorative patterns on clothing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2051,\"w\":524,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":2216}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2051,\"w\":512,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":2216}'\u003eThis is often the most skilled and slowest part of the process. A single face can take careful concentration, and a large pichwai may have many.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2106,\"w\":524,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":2271}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2106,\"w\":423,\"h\":28,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":2271}'\u003eThe Final Days: Gold and Finishing Touches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2146,\"w\":524,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":2311}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2146,\"w\":483,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":2311}'\u003eSome pichwais include gold or silver detailing on crowns, jewelry, and borders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2182,\"w\":524,\"h\":22,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":2347}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2182,\"w\":165,\"h\":21,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":2347}'\u003eHow Is Gold Applied?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2218,\"w\":524,\"h\":90,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":2383}'\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2218,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2383}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2218,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2383}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2218,\"w\":310,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2383}'\u003eGold leaf or gold paint is applied to selected areas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2254,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2419}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2254,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2419}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2254,\"w\":266,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2419}'\u003eThe artist works slowly to keep edges clean\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2290,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2455}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2290,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2455}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2290,\"w\":344,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2455}'\u003eOnce dry, the gold may be gently burnished so it shines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2325,\"w\":524,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":2490}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2325,\"w\":513,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":2490}'\u003eFinally, the artist checks the whole painting, cleans up any small errors, and signs or marks it if that is their practice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2380,\"w\":524,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":2545}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2380,\"w\":427,\"h\":28,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":2545}'\u003eHow Long Does a Handmade Pichwai Take?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2420,\"w\":524,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":2585}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2420,\"w\":272,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":2585}'\u003eThere is no single answer. Time depends on:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2456,\"w\":524,\"h\":126,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":2621}'\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2456,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2621}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2456,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2621}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2456,\"w\":451,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2621}'\u003eSize: a large temple-style cloth takes far longer than a small framed piece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2492,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2657}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2492,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2657}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2492,\"w\":353,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2657}'\u003eDetail: dense compositions with many figures take longer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2527,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2692}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2527,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2692}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2527,\"w\":296,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2692}'\u003eMaterials: preparing natural pigments adds time\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2563,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2728}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2563,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2728}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2563,\"w\":317,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2728}'\u003eFinishing: gold work and fine faces require patience\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2598,\"w\":524,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":2763}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2598,\"w\":501,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":2763}'\u003eA small piece may be finished in days or weeks. A large, detailed pichwai can take much longer. This is why handmade work is priced very differently from prints.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2654,\"w\":524,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":2819}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2654,\"w\":422,\"h\":28,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":2819}'\u003eWho Makes Handmade Pichwai Art Today?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2694,\"w\":524,\"h\":78,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":2859}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2694,\"w\":500,\"h\":77,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":2859}'\u003ePichwai painting has long been practiced by families of artists in and around Nathdwara, often called chitrakars. Skills are passed from parents and teachers to younger painters, who begin by preparing materials and copying established designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2788,\"w\":524,\"h\":78,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":2953}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2788,\"w\":497,\"h\":57,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":2953}'\u003eToday, artists also work in studios beyond Nathdwara, and some have developed contemporary styles while keeping the traditional techniques. You can explore current work in the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/merikatha.com\/collections\/pichwai-painting\" bis_size='{\"x\":129,\"y\":2827,\"w\":105,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":633,\"abs_y\":2992}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":129,\"y\":2827,\"w\":3,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":633,\"abs_y\":2992}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":132,\"y\":2827,\"w\":101,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":636,\"abs_y\":2992}'\u003epichwai painting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2827,\"w\":497,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":2992}'\u003e collection to see how artists interpret classic themes today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2882,\"w\":524,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":3047}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2882,\"w\":295,\"h\":28,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":3047}'\u003eWhy Does Handmade Matter?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2922,\"w\":524,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":3087}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2922,\"w\":308,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":3087}'\u003eWhen you choose handmade pichwai art, you get:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2958,\"w\":524,\"h\":126,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":3123}'\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2958,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3123}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2958,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3123}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2958,\"w\":310,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3123}'\u003eA piece with its own small variations and character\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2994,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3159}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2994,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3159}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2994,\"w\":301,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3159}'\u003eWork that reflects real hours of skill and patience\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3029,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3194}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3029,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3194}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3029,\"w\":271,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3194}'\u003eA connection to a living devotional tradition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3065,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3230}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3065,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3230}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3065,\"w\":254,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3230}'\u003eSupport for artists who continue the craft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":3100,\"w\":524,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":3265}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":3100,\"w\":439,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":3265}'\u003ePrints can be lovely decor, but they do not carry the same human story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":3136,\"w\":524,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":3301}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":3136,\"w\":426,\"h\":28,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":3301}'\u003eCan You Commission a Handmade Pichwai?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":3176,\"w\":524,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":3341}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":3176,\"w\":514,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":3341}'\u003eSome artists and platforms accept custom requests for size, theme, or color palette. If you are interested, ask about:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":3231,\"w\":524,\"h\":126,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":3396}'\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3231,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3396}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3231,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3396}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3231,\"w\":356,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3396}'\u003eWhether commissions are possible for the piece you want\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3267,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3432}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3267,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3432}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3267,\"w\":406,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3432}'\u003eThe expected time frame, since handmade work cannot be rushed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3302,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3467}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3302,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3467}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3302,\"w\":231,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3467}'\u003eHow progress will be shared with you\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3338,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3503}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3338,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3503}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3338,\"w\":267,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3503}'\u003eWhat happens if your requirements change\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":3373,\"w\":524,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":3538}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":3373,\"w\":522,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":3538}'\u003eAvailability depends on the artist, so always confirm details before you plan around a custom piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":3429,\"w\":524,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":3594}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":3429,\"w\":488,\"h\":28,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":3594}'\u003eHow Should You Care for Handmade Pichwai Art?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":3469,\"w\":524,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":3634}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":3469,\"w\":266,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":3634}'\u003eA handmade painting deserves gentle care:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":3504,\"w\":524,\"h\":126,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":3669}'\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3504,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3669}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3504,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3669}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3504,\"w\":303,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3669}'\u003eKeep it away from direct sunlight and damp walls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3540,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3705}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3540,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3705}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3540,\"w\":301,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3705}'\u003eAvoid touching the painted surface or gold areas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3575,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3740}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3575,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3740}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3575,\"w\":236,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3740}'\u003eDust the frame gently with a soft cloth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3611,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3776}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3611,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3776}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3611,\"w\":301,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3776}'\u003eStore unframed cloth rolled loosely, never folded\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":3647,\"w\":524,\"h\":58,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":3812}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":3647,\"w\":506,\"h\":57,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":3812}'\u003eHow Does Pichwai Compare With Other Handmade Cloth Traditions?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":3716,\"w\":524,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":3881}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":3716,\"w\":409,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":3881}'\u003eIf you appreciate the patience behind pichwai, you may also enjoy:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":3752,\"w\":524,\"h\":110,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":3917}'\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3752,\"w\":484,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3917}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3752,\"w\":484,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3917}'\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/merikatha.com\/collections\/kalamkari\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3752,\"w\":60,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3917}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3752,\"w\":60,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3917}'\u003eKalamkari\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3752,\"w\":465,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3917}'\u003e, a hand-drawn and block-printed natural-dye textile from Andhra Pradesh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3807,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3972}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3807,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3972}'\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/merikatha.com\/collections\/mata-ni-pachedi-art\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3807,\"w\":100,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3972}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3807,\"w\":100,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3972}'\u003eMata Ni Pachedi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":152,\"y\":3807,\"w\":220,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":656,\"abs_y\":3972}'\u003e, a ritual cloth painting from Gujarat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3842,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":4007}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3842,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":4007}'\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/merikatha.com\/collections\/phad-art\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3842,\"w\":85,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":4007}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3842,\"w\":85,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":4007}'\u003ePhad painting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":137,\"y\":3842,\"w\":236,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":641,\"abs_y\":4007}'\u003e, a long narrative scroll from Rajasthan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":3878,\"w\":524,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":4043}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":3878,\"w\":500,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":4043}'\u003eEach one shows how Indian artists turn simple cloth into detailed, meaningful art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":3914,\"w\":524,\"h\":58,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":4079}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":3914,\"w\":466,\"h\":57,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":4079}'\u003eWhat Should You Ask Before Buying From Meri Katha?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":3983,\"w\":524,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":4148}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":3983,\"w\":207,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":4148}'\u003eAt Meri Katha, we suggest asking:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":4019,\"w\":524,\"h\":126,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":4184}'\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":4019,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":4184}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":4019,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":4184}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":4019,\"w\":193,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":4184}'\u003eIs the piece fully hand-painted?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":4054,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":4219}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":4054,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":4219}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":4054,\"w\":250,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":4219}'\u003eWhich pigments and finishes were used?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":4090,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":4255}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":4090,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":4255}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":4090,\"w\":196,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":4255}'\u003eWhat are the exact dimensions?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":4125,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":4290}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":4125,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":4290}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":4125,\"w\":398,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":4290}'\u003eCan you share close-up photos of faces, flowers, and gold areas?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":4161,\"w\":524,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":4326}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":4161,\"w\":476,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":4326}'\u003eBecause each handmade pichwai is unique, small differences from photos are natural, and pricing depends on size, detail, and making time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":4216,\"w\":524,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":4381}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":4216,\"w\":108,\"h\":28,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":4381}'\u003eConclusion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":4256,\"w\":524,\"h\":78,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":4421}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":4256,\"w\":513,\"h\":77,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":4421}'\u003eClose the studio diary and look at your wall. Imagine the days of grinding color, the weeks of building detail, and the final careful touches of gold. That is what you are bringing home with handmade pichwai art. When you are ready to choose your piece, Meri Katha is here to help you find one with a story worth telling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":4350,\"w\":524,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":4515}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":4350,\"w\":275,\"h\":28,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":4515}'\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":4390,\"w\":524,\"h\":58,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":4555}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":4390,\"w\":193,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":4555}'\u003eWhat is handmade pichwai art?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":205,\"y\":4390,\"w\":0,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":709,\"abs_y\":4555}'\u003e\u003cbr bis_size='{\"x\":205,\"y\":4390,\"w\":0,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":709,\"abs_y\":4555}'\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":4410,\"w\":498,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":4575}'\u003e It is a pichwai painting created entirely by hand by an artist, traditionally on cloth with mineral and vegetable pigments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":4465,\"w\":524,\"h\":58,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":4630}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":4465,\"w\":311,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":4630}'\u003eHow long does it take to make a pichwai painting?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":323,\"y\":4465,\"w\":0,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":827,\"abs_y\":4630}'\u003e\u003cbr bis_size='{\"x\":323,\"y\":4465,\"w\":0,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":827,\"abs_y\":4630}'\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":4485,\"w\":516,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":4650}'\u003e It depends on size and detail, ranging from days for small pieces to much longer for large, detailed works.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":4540,\"w\":524,\"h\":58,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":4705}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":4540,\"w\":290,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":4705}'\u003eWhat materials are used in handmade pichwai?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":302,\"y\":4540,\"w\":0,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":806,\"abs_y\":4705}'\u003e\u003cbr bis_size='{\"x\":302,\"y\":4540,\"w\":0,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":806,\"abs_y\":4705}'\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":4560,\"w\":502,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":4725}'\u003e Traditionally, cotton or silk cloth, ground mineral and vegetable pigments, natural binders, and sometimes gold or silver detailing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":4615,\"w\":524,\"h\":58,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":4780}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":4615,\"w\":323,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":4780}'\u003eWhy does handmade pichwai cost more than prints?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":335,\"y\":4615,\"w\":0,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":839,\"abs_y\":4780}'\u003e\u003cbr bis_size='{\"x\":335,\"y\":4615,\"w\":0,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":839,\"abs_y\":4780}'\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":4634,\"w\":524,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":4799}'\u003e Handmade work involves many hours of skilled labour, material preparation, and fine detailing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":4690,\"w\":524,\"h\":58,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":4855}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":4690,\"w\":255,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":4855}'\u003eCan I order a custom handmade pichwai?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":267,\"y\":4690,\"w\":0,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":771,\"abs_y\":4855}'\u003e\u003cbr bis_size='{\"x\":267,\"y\":4690,\"w\":0,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":771,\"abs_y\":4855}'\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":4709,\"w\":516,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":4874}'\u003e Some artists accept commissions, so ask about size, theme, timeline, and availability before ordering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":4764,\"w\":524,\"h\":58,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":4929}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":4764,\"w\":254,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":4929}'\u003eHow do I care for handmade pichwai art?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":266,\"y\":4764,\"w\":0,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":770,\"abs_y\":4929}'\u003e\u003cbr bis_size='{\"x\":266,\"y\":4764,\"w\":0,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":770,\"abs_y\":4929}'\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":4784,\"w\":470,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":4949}'\u003e Keep it away from sunlight and damp, avoid touching the surface, and store unframed cloth rolled loosely.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-a441e9d3-7fff-98df-e711-49613e867ed8\" bis_size='{\"x\":195,\"y\":4804,\"w\":0,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":699,\"abs_y\":4969}'\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pichwai-shrinathji-in-pichwai-painting-3","title":"Pichwai - 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