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PaintingGI Tagged · 2007-08
Thanjavur Paintings
TownThanjavur
StateTamil Nadu
Craft typePainting
GI tag2007-08
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A richly ornate classical painting style using gold foil, semi-precious stones and glass beads embedded onto the canvas, traditionally depicting Hindu deities in vivid colour with the distinctive raised, jewel-encrusted surface.
Did you know? Genuine Thanjavur paintings use real 22-karat gold foil embossed directly onto the canvas surface — the technique creates a three-dimensional, jewel-like relief that catches and reflects light differently depending on the viewing angle.