Pichwai Wall Plate by Master Artsian Kuldeepak Soni SIZE: 11 inch (diameter)

MEDIUM: Natural Colours on Handmade plate

MAKING OF THE PLATE: The base plate is a cotton canvas pasted onto a moulded plate using tamarind paste. A mixture of chalk powder and multani mitti is applied, dried, and smoothened with stone for a polished canvas. To prevent insect damage we use crushed neem leaves. With multiple layers of coating, drying, and finishing, the complete plate-making process spans three full days.

NATURAL COLOURS: The deep Royal Neel (Dark Blue), derived from indigo, forms a rich backdrop, evoking grandeur. A vast white-grey cloud drifts at the center, creating a striking contrast with a beautiful white outline. The vahan and ornamentation of Lord Indra, adorned in gold, delicately handled with gold foil and gold dust- gleams against the dark hues, enhancing the painting. Each color undergoes a meticulous elaborate process of sourcing natural materials, cleaning, crushing, mixing with water and adding adhesives.