Pichhwais & religious textiles

Textiles play an important role in the religious observances and festivities of India. Among these, pichhwais are one of the most prominent. These devotional textiles hang behind the three-dimensional image of Lord Krishna represented in the form of Shrinathji and worshipped by the sect of the Pushti Marg. The TAPI collection showcases a vast range of the mediums and techniques employed in pichhwai production through its painted, embroidered, woven, tinsel-printed and brocade examples. Besides pichhwais, there are other religious hangings in the collection that were used to decorate Hindu shrines or puja rooms in palaces and homes. Together, they exemplify the decorative arts of Indian textiles in the context of Indian spirituality.