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Phads &
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The ancient tradition of scroll painting survives in
Rajasthan as Phad. A typical Phad is a long rectangular
coarse cloth with paintings illustrating the life and
heroic exploits of the two popular folks heroes Pabuji and
Dev Narain. It
displays much of the tradition in narrative form. Painted
by the Joshis of Shahpura, near Bhilwara based on subjects
like Bhagavad purana or other popular folk stories.
The Pichwais are refined works of art, created to be used
as backdrops in the Srinathji at Nathdwara. They contain
the figure of Srinathji (attired with a variety of costumes)
and scenes of Nathdwara festival. These could be painted,
printed with hand blocks, woven, embroidered or decorated
in appliqué form.
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