Most Amazing Paintings to Adorn Your Walls

 

    

The crafts and paintings of India is the reflection of its rich diversity and culture. Every region of the country is filled with some unique handicrafts that are loved by many not only across the country but around the globe as well. These crafts are passed on from one generation to the and in this way, it is glorifying the traditions, customs and ideologies of the region for a very long time. Traditionally the paintings were done on walls that are best known as murals but with the passage of time, these can be seen done on canvases, cloth and paper and thus can easily become a part of your home as wall decoration items. These artistic expressions can adorn your home and add warmth to it with its colours.

Some of the famous types of paintings of India

 

1. Madhubani paintings:

 

Madhubani Paintings are also known as Mithila paintings comes from the region of Bihar and Nepal’s Mithila region. It is one of the most famous styles of paintings in India and can be commonly seen increasing the beauty of many Indian homes.  The beautiful illustration s in the paintings are mesmerizing. With the kind of colours used in these paintings, makes it even more attractive. These paintings are made using twigs, fingers, brushes, matchsticks, and nib-pins, which makes it more alluring is the use of eye-catching geometrical patterns, and.  symbolic images These themes of the paintings rotates around festivals and important occasions like weddings, the birth of a new one, Holi, Kali puja and many more that celebrate the rich culture of India. Some of the styles of Madhubani paintings are Tantrik, Bharni, Katchni, Godna, and Kohbar.

 

2. Pattacharitra Paintings:

 

Pattacharitra originated in the state of Odisha and are traditional paintings that are cloth-based art. The painting looks mesmerizing with its vibrant hues and majorly depicts the stories about Hindu deities, legends and myths from Hindu mythology.  This form of art goes back to thousands of years and is an amalgamation of folk and classic elements. These paintings make certain to grab your eye in split seconds.

 

3. Gond paintings:

 

Gond is one of the biggest tribes in India that comes from central India. This art is made by Gond artist that includes tribal as well as folk art. The use of bright colours and intricate designs depicts the mythological stories, traditional songs, natural surroundings, rituals and many more. These paintings are in the form of story-telling that also brings in front the human connection with its natural environment. Traditionally the colours used in the paintings were derived from the leaves, flowers, charcoal, soil or mud but as the urbanization spread its wings so is the use of colours. Now the artists use water-based colours to paint it on a canvas or a sheet of paper.

 

4. Warli paintings:

 

The Warli painting hails from Maharashtra and Gujarat and is made by the Warli tribe living in coastal areas and hilly regions.  These are one of the oldest styles of paintings that go back to 2500 to 3000 years. These seem to be very basic as they are created with geometric shapes like triangle, square or a circle. The circle in the paintings represents the moon and the sun while the triangle represents the pointed trees and mountains. These are linked with nature, daily activities and social rituals that are related to the tribe. The daily activities include farming, dancing, cooking, hunting, etc.

 

5. Kalamkari Paintings:

 

Kalamkari is a 3000-year-old art that is done with the hand. Traditionally block printing was also used. It is a kind of folk art has a strong connection with Persian motifs that looks exquisite. Kalamkari name is taken from kalam or pen and comes from the state of Andhra Pradesh. The animal forms, floral motifs are predominantly seen in Kalamkari paintings. The colours used in Kalamkari paintings are indigo, green, rust, black and mustard.

 

6. Miniature paintings:

 

The Mughals brought with them the Miniature painting in the 16th century and are considered as an important part of Indian art. It incorporates in it Islamic, Persian and Indian elements. Natural stone colours and .mineral colours are used in the paintings. In addition to it, precious stones, conch shells, gold and silver are also used in the miniatures. The miniature paintings are synonymous to fine brushwork, and intricate detailing.

 

7. Picchwai Paintings:

 

The Picchwai art comes from the temples of Lord Krishna in Nathdwara as they were hung behind the deity as wall hangings. The paintings depict the life events of Lord Krishna. The use of bold and bright colours makes the paintings grab a lot of attention. With the passage of time, the Picchwai paintings started incorporating secular themes as well. It is a beautiful depiction of spirituality in the form of art.

 

8. Kerala Murals:

 

Kerala Murals are one of the most famous forms of art that are recognized around the world. They are based on spiritual themes that come from Hindu mythology and epics; from the frolics of lord Krishna to Lord Shiva and Shakti all hold a special place in the paintings. They are a very old form of art that comes from the 7th and 8th century AD. From lively imagery to bold and bright colours all are special attributes of the paintings.

 

The paintings can always be used as handicraft items in Indian Homes and can beautify it. They are the easiest way to fill your house with beauty when you do not have any great idea to choose.