The history of Pichwai art traces back to the 17th century. At Nathdwara, a town well-known for its Shrinathji temple, the art form was used to adorn the walls of temples. The paintings portrayed numerous events from Lord Krishna's life. They were created using natural paints and dyes.
The Pichwai paintings portray a variety of stories, including the life of Lord Krishna, Shrinathji (an incarnation of Lord Krishna), Vallabhacharya's family history, cows, lotuses and many other beautiful patterns from nature.
