Nirmal paintings
Nirmal Paintings are a popular form of paintings done in Nirmal in Adilabad district, Telangana, India.[1] They form a small-scale industry in the town. The craftsmen have formed a community and stay at Nirmal and practice their art in the form of a small-scale business.[2] The paintings have golden hues.[3][4]
History of Nirmal Paintings
This art form has derived its name from the place of its origin, Nirmal. The evolution of the Nirmal art goes back to the days of the Kakatiya dynasty. This art was practised in the 14th century by a group of artisans who are known as Naqash. The Mughals loved the art so much that they patronized the skill and art. It was in the 1950s that Lady Hyderi brought these artisans to the princely state of Hyderabad and promoted their craft. The colours of these paintings are extracted from minerals, herbs and various other plants. The themes of these paintings have drawn influence from Ajanta and other Mughul art. The painting of this dazzling gold are set against the backdrop of black.
Creation Process
The first step is to lacquer the wood surface and then paint the precise design on it. Other designs can be traced and then drawn with the help of chalk. Then the paintings happen with bright colours and finally touched with gold and then varnished.
Nirmal Toys
These toys are made from the extract of herbs which are given golden finishing. These toys are human occupations and animals. They are made up of wood and then the painting is done over it.
See also
References
- ↑ "Nirmal Crafts". discoveredindia.com. Retrieved 6 February 2017.
- ↑ "Lepakshi expo begins - ANDHRA PRADESH". The Hindu. 2007-08-12. Retrieved 2015-12-19.
- ↑ "Traditional art emporium at its finest - HYDB". The Hindu. 2008-01-12. Retrieved 2015-12-19.
- ↑ "Lepakshi expo inaugurated - ANDHRA PRADESH". The Hindu. 2010-07-22. Retrieved 2015-12-19.