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Nirmal Paintings are a popular form of paintings done in Nirmal in Adilabad district, Telangana, India. They form a small scale industry in the town. The craftsmen have formed a community and stay at Nirmal and practice their art in the form of a small scale business. The paintings have golden hues.
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History of Nirmal Paintings
This art form has derived its name from the place of its origin, Nirmal. The evolution of the Nirmal art goes back to the old days of Kakatiya dynasty. This art was practised by a group of artisans who are known as Naqash in the 14th century. The Mughals in 14th century loved the art so much that they patronized the skill and art. It was on the 1950’s that Lady Hyderi brought these artisans to the princely state of Hyderabad and promoted their craft. The colours of these paintings are extracted from miniralsm, herbs and various other plants. The themes of these paintings have drawn influence from Ajanta and other Moghul art. The painting of this dazzling gold are set against the backdrop of black.
Creation Process
The first step is to lacquer the wood surface and then paint the precise design on it. Other designs can be traced and then drawn with the help o f a chalk. Then the paintings happen with bright colours and finally touched with gold and then varnished.
Nirmal Toys
These toys are made from the extract of herbs which are given golden finishing. These toys are human occupations and animals. They are made up of wood and then the painting is done over it.