Rajasthan the land of colors is known for
Phad painting, which is done on cloth. This
type of painting is mainly found in the
Bhilwara district. The main theme of these
paintings is the depiction of local deities
and their stories, and legends of erstwhile
local rulers. Phad is a type of scroll painting.
These paintings are created while using
bright and subtle colors.
The paintings
depicting exploits of local deities are
often carried from place to place and are
accompanied by traditional singers, who
narrate the theme depicted on the scrolls.
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