Basholi painting

April 6, 2023

Recently, the world-famous Basohli Painting which is popular for its miniature art style from Kathua district of Jammu has obtained the Geographical Indication (GI) Tag.
It is the first independent GI-tagged product from the Jammu region.
It is considered the first school of Pahari paintings.
These are painted on paper, cloth, or wood using natural pigments and dyes.
Themes: The portraits of local rulers, Radha-Krishna, and Madhava-Malati love themes and themes from the Bhagavata Purana.
The colours are always brilliant, with ochre yellow, brown, and green grounds
The Basholi painting style flourished during the 17th and 18th centuries under the patronage of local rulers and wealthy merchants.