Pichwai Wall Plate by Master Artsian Kuldeepak SoniSIZE: 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: Soft Neel (Light Blue), made from indigo, forms the vast sky, while Hara Bhata (Light and Dark Green), ground from stone, shapes the trees. Ramraj (Yellow) adds warmth to the flowers, and white-grey clouds move gently across the scene. Each color undergoes a meticulous elaborate process of sourcing natural materials, cleaning, crushing, mixing with water and adding adhesives.
Krishna’s Mystic Serenade
Master artisan Kuldeepak Soni brings a dream to life on this plate, seamlessly blending sky, land, and water into a scene of divine harmony. The water, in classic Pichwai style, is dotted with blooming lotuses so vivid they seem ready to drift beyond the plate’s edge. The land thrives with lush trees and graceful peacocks, capturing the vibrant energy of nature.
Then, your gaze rises to the sky, a calm, endless blue. Soft, smoke-like clouds swirl gently, leading your eyes to a magical scene. It feels otherworldly, as if nature moves to the rhythm of his divine music, turning this plate into a serene blend of art and devotion.
