silk
painting in India is an exclusive way to fashion a delightful sense of
charisma. Indian style of silk painting highlights grace, pliability, as well
as suppleness. Here silk is dexterously used as a canvas for paintings and
portraits. Silk paintings enjoy an eternal appeal with distinctive textures,
motifs that are ethnic to elaborate. A collection of stimulating colors is used
in this painting. The colors are amalgamated with soft and smooth brush strokes
to fashion an essential part of the silk fabric. The elegance and beauty of
Silk paintings of India is painted in the account that follows.
History
of Silk Painting in India
Silk
painting traces back to the 2nd century AD when wax resist method
for decorating silk was used. Silk painting in India touched great heights
during Mughal rule in 17th – 19th centuries. It was by and
large practiced in Rajasthan. Paintings and portraits on silk for articles of
decoration became trendy.
Themes
of Silk Painting in India
Themes
of silk painting vary from simple birds, animals, flowers to delicate
flower-patterned motifs, designs, landscapes, culture paintings and
mythological figures. Beauty of the effect depends upon the quality of the silk
used and the type of painting method used in particular paintings. Therefore
they range from ethnic and course to complex and sophisticated. Most frequently
these paintings depict beautiful women. A superior effect is produced with use
of gemstone and gold powder. Brilliant and glowing colors further enhance its
richness.
Silk
Painting Fabrics
The
ethereal elegance and beauty of the silk fabric articulate volumes about this
tasteful art. A great variety of silk fabrics can be used for silk painting.
Some of the silk fabrics that can be painted upon are Silk Habotai, Silk gauze,
Silk dupion, Silk twill, Raw silk, Flat crepe, Crepe back suit satin, Silk
organza, Silk chiffon, Crepe de chine, Decore satin and Silk velvet.
Special
Effects in Silk Painting in India
There
are definite special effects that can be produced in silk painting with use of
certain techniques. Water-like effects can be attained by applying paints or
dyes using eye dropper, mist sprayer or other tools that generate abstract
effect. By sprinkling salt on damp silk and brushing it off when it is dry
gives appealing textural effects. Various sizes of salt yielding different
effects are there.
By
applying alcohol to the dye painted silk, beautiful effects on the paint are
created. It helps to produce contrasting lighter and darker spots.
Silk
Painting Paints and Dyes
There
are special-purpose dyes and paints used in silk painting. Apparent dyes and
transparent flow capable silk are best on white silk fabrics. Black silk
demands opaque paints that leave the silk firm.
Silk
paints are light fast, colorfast, non-toxic. They can be used for all sorts of
traditional silk painting methods. Silk paints are colored by pigments. While
dyes need steaming, paints just need heat set and iron. Silk painting
exemplifies flexibility of painting techniques and expertise. A range of painting
options can be used to augment the beauty of the silk painting. Dyes give
flamboyancy and wash-fast results. These dyes don’t leave any feel on the silk.
Silk
painting in India as an art form bloomed beautifully. These paintings can be
classified as Indian epic, Mughal, religious, animal, bird, and village
paintings. Silk painting can be done on a whole host of silk products and
fabrics. Silk painting is more and more done on sarongs, scarves, and bandanas,
in clothing, and sleep wear. Wall hangings, portraits, tapestries, sheets,
curtains and home decor furnishings on silk canvas are gaining popularity.
These paintings are a glorious addition to the paintings of India.
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