• Asian art miniatures drawings and water color on old paper

• Size: 7.25inches x 9.5inches

• Frame it, hang it on wall to achieve country style home decor

• Made by trained miniature artists from Jodhpur district of Rajasthan in India

• Ancient Folk art of India

Paper Paintings Miniatures are practiced in Jaipur and Bikaner regions of Rajasthan. The colors used in the asian art miniatures are derived from minerals, vegetables, precious stones, indigo, conch shells, pure gold and silver. Some of the noted miniature schools were those of Mughals, Rajputs and Deccan. These asian art miniatures recreate historical episodes or tales of mythology in Schools that have come to be identified with the different kingdoms that merged in Rajasthan. Fine brush strokes signify miniatures from Jaipur and Udaipur, the Bundi and Kotah kalams are known for their scenes of battle and of shikar (hunts) while the Kishangarh School does portraits with Radha Krishna as the principal characters. Nathdwara, a place of pilgrimage close to Udaipur , furnishes paintings of Krishna in a characteristic style.