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.
The Celestial Ride
Master artisan Kuldeepak Soni brings this celestial vision to life, turning the skies into a divine highway. This plate captures a majestic guardian of rain, gliding through the heavens on a dense, water-laden cloud, atop a graceful swan, with hints of delicate gold foil work shimmering softly.
The cloud feels heavy, brimming with rain, ready to burst and drench the earth below. Who else could command such a ride but the spirit of storms itself? It is as if the cloud was crafted for this celestial force alone. A perfect harmony of power and nature, where rain and cloud move together, bringing renewal, abundance, and life to the world below.
