RAJASTHANI MINIATURE PAINTINGS Rajasthan is famous for its forts, carved temples, and decorated havelis, which were built by Rajput kings in pre-Muslim era Rajasthan. The architectural heritage of Rajasthan includes monumbets like • • • • • • •
Jaipur Jantar Mantar, Mehrangarh Fort, Stepwell of Jodhpur, Dilwara Temples, Chittorgarh Fort, Lake Palace, Miniature Paintings https://www.zarood.com/collections/rajasthan-paintings-on-stamp-paper
Traditionally, Rajasthan artists have honed their individual schools of arts, but one can find some similarities across the region. One can list the building style of havelis to include chattries (canopies) and wall paintings which are a collection of several miniature and large paintings. The artisans have evolved their art forms to match modern day needs and requirements. It is a perfect example of the fusion of traditional art forms with contemporary styles and requirements.
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Miniature art is one such form that has evolved over time. Started initially to represent the various activities and elements in the lives of the royalties, today this art form has moved on. These painting are made in vivid bright colors and have details of the elements. The elements range from Gods and Goddesses to animals like horse, camels, elephants to portraits of kings and queens. The artists creating these miniatures now developed these detailed paintings on a range of material. Starting from antiquated postal cards to stamp papers to marble stone tiles and if various sizes. The smallest size visible to naked eye is in the size of a 25 paise coin. https://www.zarood.com/collections/rajasthan-paintings-on-stamp-paper
We, at zarood.com work with these artisans to have incorporated these paintings in custom made fashion jewellery. These fashion jewellery with paintings has found patrons across the world. Right from India to USA. Some unique renditions of this art form, are in form of a large oval pendants with the portrait of a king combined with 2 or more smaller pendants with portraits of queens. These portraits are done in the royal colors and adorned with bright golden and silver embellishments. The necklaces are made from a range of skin safe materials like glass or resin beads, German Silver. https://www.zarood.com/collections/rajasthan-paintings-on-stamp-paper