Miniature Paintings This type of painting originated on 11th and 12th centuries of mughal period in India and its popularity is remaining till now.It was done by the skilled painters on palm leaves and so the image was very small in regard to the size of the palm leaf . Some of the great miniature paintings gain inspiration from Ramayana, Mahabharata, Bhagvata Purana, Rasikpriya, Rasamanjiri as well as ragas of Indian classical music etc. At the same time you will be the able to find Miniature paintings in the manuscripts of Jains, Buddhist, Rajput, and Mughal theories and texts.
SILK PAINTINGS Silk Paintings are a unique way to create a charming sense of mystique. The Indian style of silk painting emphasizes softness, elegance and a flexibility of style. Silk is skillfully used as a canvas for portraits and paintings. Skilled Indian artists make use of a process that allows the silk canvas to "hold" the paint in vibrant details.
Silk paintings have a timeless appeal and their elegance, style and beauty give them a high-status acceptance. The designs of silk painting can be very diverse and motifs & textures range from ethnic and coarse to intricate and refined.The heavy use of gold appears as another distinguishing characteristic to highlight the patterns.
Rich court life, epics and religious themes are often depicted as a characteristic of silk paintings. The paintings often make use of gold, glitters, gemstones etc.