Mughal Miniature Wall Plate by Master Artisan Ravi Kumawat
SIZE: 7 inch (diameter)
MEDIUM: Natural Colours on Handmade plate mounted on a Wooden base.
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 hand-painted plate uses traditional natural pigments. The warm chest red comes from Hinglu, the golden wings from Ramraj and white, and the crest from pure Kajjali. Greens in the foliage are made with Hara Bhata, while the flowers blend safeda and pili mitti. The soft beige background is multani mitti with lime, finished with a delicate gold dust border.
The Mountain Quail
High in the quiet hills, a mountain quail lived among the rocks and tall grass. Every morning, it came out as the sun rose, its feathers catching the soft golden light. The quail wasn’t loud or fast. It liked to walk slowly, looking for seeds and listening to the wind. Sometimes, it would perch on a stone and watch the world around- clouds drifting, trees swaying, and streams sparkling in the distance. It didn’t have many visitors, but it didn’t mind. The hills were its home, full of peace and beauty. The little quail lived its simple life, calm and content.
