45 Beautiful Rajasthani Paintings - Traditional Indian Rajput Paintings - Part 2

Rajasthani paintings, or Rajput paintings, evolved during the Rajput period. It was an era when art and culture flourished in Rajput. Rajasthani paintings mostly speak about the local culture, mythology and royal stories. Rajasthani paintings in Indian mythology portrayed the stories of Radha and Krishna, which are still adored around the world. Most Rajasthani paintings can be found on the walls of royal houses, and they are a great source of tourist attraction. Rajasthani paintings are well known for their miniature style. Vibrant colors, intense detailing and a great story are the themes of most Rajasthani paintings. The colors used in Rajasthani paintings were all organic, with some derived from precious metals like gold and silver. Mixing and matching colors to get the desired results took many months, and a very fine brush was used for painting this art. Most Rajasthani artists use squirrel hair for their brushes. Usually, the hair is collected from the squirrel's tail without harming the animal.