Are VedikCraft's Mysore Painting pieces hand-painted or prints?

Every Mysore Painting piece is genuinely handmade by a named artisan — one of a kind, never a print or machine copy.

Is this Mysore Painting authentic and GI-certified?

Yes. Mysore Painting is a GI-protected craft (registered as “Mysore Traditional 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 Mysore Painting piece cost?

Handmade Mysore Painting typically ranges from ₹3,000 to ₹1,80,000, depending on size, detail and the artisan.

How do I care for a Mysore Painting piece?

Keep Mysore 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.

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Mysore painting, nurtured by the Wodeyar court, is a softer, subtler cousin of Tanjore art — delicate gesso gold work and muted tones depicting Hindu gods and goddesses with graceful restraint.

Region of origin: Karnataka
GI registration: Mysore Traditional Paintings
Materials: paper-board; gold-foil; natural-pigment
Techniques: gesso gold work; fine line
HS code (customs): 9701

How it’s made

gesso gold workfine line

The makers

Crafted by Mysore painters of Karnataka.

Why “GI-tagged” matters

Mysore Painting is registered under India’s Geographical Indication (GI) Act as “Mysore Traditional 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 Mysore Painting — questions, answered

Are VedikCraft's Mysore Painting pieces hand-painted or prints?: Every Mysore Painting piece is genuinely handmade by a named artisan — one of a kind, never a print or machine copy.
Is this Mysore Painting authentic and GI-certified?: Yes. Mysore Painting is a GI-protected craft (registered as “Mysore Traditional 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 Mysore Painting piece cost?: Handmade Mysore Painting typically ranges from ₹3,000 to ₹1,80,000, depending on size, detail and the artisan.
How do I care for a Mysore Painting piece?: Keep Mysore 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