Pichwai Wall Plate by Master Artisan Ravi Kumawat

SIZE: 8 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: This exquisite plate features natural pigments in traditional artistry. The black background comes from soot. The figure's skin tone blends black and blue (indigo), while gold leaf forms the intricate tree and ornaments. Hinglu/Sindur gives the red-orange fabric its richness. The jewelry mixes gold, white (chalk/limestone), and pink (red and white), with fine details in yellow (Pili Mitti) and red. A gold leaf border completes the masterpiece.

Each color undergoes a meticulous elaborate process of sourcing natural materials, cleaning, crushing, mixing with water and adding adhesives.