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.
Buying Pichwai — questions, answered
- Are VedikCraft's Pichwai pieces hand-painted or prints?
- Every Pichwai piece is genuinely handmade by a named artisan — one of a kind, never a print or machine copy.
- What does an authentic Pichwai piece cost?
- Handmade Pichwai typically ranges from ₹3,000 to ₹2,50,000, depending on size, detail and the artisan.
- How do I care for a Pichwai piece?
- Keep Pichwai 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