Historically, the traditional art form of Pichwai has been associated with the Hindu deity of Shrinathji (an avatar of Lord Krishna) and used as a backdrop in the shrines of the temples of Nathdwara, ...

There is a well-known story about contemporary artist and collector Amit Ambalal who bought his first pichwai artwork in 1960, at the age of 17, for a princely sum of ₹150. When he showed it to his ...

Kalyanmal Sahu describes a normal morning back home in Ajmer. “I help my family with the household chores and drop off my grandchildren at school. After that I sit in my room and do Pichwai art. It ...

Kite flying, sweets, and vibrant decor are synonymous with one of India’s most colorful festivals – Makar Sankranti. This festival signifies the movement of the sun into the zodiac of Capricorn, ...