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
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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
narrative scrollvivid red ground
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.
Buying Cheriyal Scroll Painting — questions, answered
- Are VedikCraft's Cheriyal Scroll Painting pieces hand-painted or prints?
- Every Cheriyal Scroll Painting piece is genuinely handmade by a named artisan — one of a kind, never a print or machine copy.
- Is this Cheriyal Scroll Painting authentic and GI-certified?
- Yes. Cheriyal Scroll Painting is a GI-protected craft (registered as “Cheriyal Paintings”). Every order ships with a signed Certificate of Authenticity and a QR code to verify its maker, region and GI status.
- What does an authentic Cheriyal Scroll Painting piece cost?
- Handmade Cheriyal Scroll Painting typically ranges from ₹1,500 to ₹90,000, depending on size, detail and the artisan.
- How do I care for a Cheriyal Scroll Painting piece?
- Keep Cheriyal Scroll Painting out of prolonged direct sunlight and damp, and dust it gently. Because each piece is handmade from natural materials, slight variations are part of its character.
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