An important form classical South Indian painting, Tanjore painting has its origin in the town of Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu. The art of Tanjore painting dates back to about 1600CE, and are renowned for their surface richness, vivid colors and compact composition. There are many steps involved in the process of creating Tanjore paintings and a lot of talent and craftsmanship is required in getting the perfect finished product. Some of the materials on which T anjore painting has been practiced includes wood, glass, mica, ivory and on walls.
The distinctive feature of Tanjore painting is the three dimensional effect which is created using modeling effects. This is done by applying layers of paste made from glue and limestone which is molded and applied. Primary colors are used in the art of Tanjore painting. The embellishments used in Tanjore paintings include precious stone and gold foil. The various themes used in Tanjore paintings are mythological characters, Gods, Goddesses, saints as well as characters from Indian epics. Among the various Tanjore paintings , the Thanjavoor pictures are one of the most elaborate and expensive and crafts of India.
Tanjore paintings are mainly used to adorn the worship rooms, the living rooms and hotel lobbies as well as interiors of various households. Besides being an important part of Indian art, Tanjore paintings also have a place in the international handicraft business.
The Tanjore paintings have an aura of richness and auspice and many Indian homes are decorated with these paintings. Tanjore paintings are available in many handicrafts Gifts shops. The major manufactures and exporters of Tanjore paintings include House of Handicrafts, Sri Bhalaji Arts and Crafts, Indu Guptas Creations, Jiya exports and others.
In addition to Tanjore paintings , the other popular Indian paintings include Tribal Paintings, Madhubani Paintings, Thangka Paintings, Glass Paintings, Marble Painting, Silk Painting and more.
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All these painting make for perfect home decorations and can also be given as gifts to friends and relatives on various occasions. The great craftsmanship used to create these paintings make very popular in the Indian as well as international markets.
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