{"title":"Antique Phad Narrative Paintings Rajasthan","description":"\u003cp\u003ePabuji, Devnarayan and Ramdevji 'PHAD' narrative paintinggs. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"fv0bh\" data-offset-key=\"969b2-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"969b2-0-0\" class=\"_1mf _1mj\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"969b2-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003eThe shortest way to describe the \"Phad\" is ‘a devotional mural storyboard painted on cloth’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"fv0bh\" data-offset-key=\"b2rbj-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"b2rbj-0-0\" class=\"_1mf _1mj\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"b2rbj-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003eBut to understand the Phad in detail, an understanding of the context is necessary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"fv0bh\" data-offset-key=\"3hvm4-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"3hvm4-0-0\" class=\"_1mf _1mj\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"3hvm4-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003eSo let us move back in time to the 14th century when Pabuji Rathore, a prince, was born to a celestial nymph. He was so revered as a prince that after his death his status was elevated to that of a folk deity. To worship him, shrines were built and to keep the legend of his life alive, detailed stories describing his life were painted on the walls for all visitors to learn from.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"fv0bh\" data-offset-key=\"kvl8-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"kvl8-0-0\" class=\"_1mf _1mj\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"kvl8-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003eIn order to spread the stories further and keep them alive in the hearts of people living in distant lands, the message would have to be sent out and repeated beyond the reach of the walls of the stationery shrines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"fv0bh\" data-offset-key=\"4bhf5-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"4bhf5-0-0\" class=\"_1mf _1mj\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"4bhf5-0-0\"\u003e\u003cbr data-text=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"fv0bh\" data-offset-key=\"391ah-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"391ah-0-0\" class=\"_1mf _1mj\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"391ah-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003eIn those days, the only method of long distance public government communication was the little army of traveling messengers on horseback. Each would set off in a different direction, stop at every village, sound their drums to catch the attention of the villagers and when a crowd had gathered, they would read out the public announcement verbatim from the scrolls they carried. The reading would last only a few minutes in each village.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"fv0bh\" data-offset-key=\"5e6da-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"5e6da-0-0\" class=\"_1mf _1mj\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"5e6da-0-0\"\u003e\u003cbr data-text=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"fv0bh\" data-offset-key=\"ab4gj-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"ab4gj-0-0\" class=\"_1mf _1mj\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"ab4gj-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003eThis method provided the basic structure for the purpose of disseminating the legend of Pabuji to the public. With an alteration built in to suit the unique purpose. If the message of Pabuji was to captivate the mind, heart and souls of the audience, unlike the reading of the government scrolls, this message would need to be presented in a compelling and mesmerizing way in a leisurely environment wherein the audience could completely absorb the details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"fv0bh\" data-offset-key=\"9o8lp-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"9o8lp-0-0\" class=\"_1mf _1mj\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"9o8lp-0-0\"\u003e\u003cbr data-text=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"fv0bh\" data-offset-key=\"93pdl-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"93pdl-0-0\" class=\"_1mf _1mj\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"93pdl-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003eAnd so the first multimedia presentation was born.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"fv0bh\" data-offset-key=\"6regg-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"6regg-0-0\" class=\"_1mf _1mj\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"6regg-0-0\"\u003e\u003cbr data-text=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"fv0bh\" data-offset-key=\"cr3g5-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"cr3g5-0-0\" class=\"_1mf _1mj\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"cr3g5-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003eExactly as it is in the corporate world of the 21st century, that 14th century presentation consisted of\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"fv0bh\" data-offset-key=\"bh7ro-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"bh7ro-0-0\" class=\"_1mf _1mj\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"bh7ro-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003e– The main presenter : The Bhopa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"fv0bh\" data-offset-key=\"fn4ua-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"fn4ua-0-0\" class=\"_1mf _1mj\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"fn4ua-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003e– His assistant : The Bhopi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"fv0bh\" data-offset-key=\"s3ge-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"s3ge-0-0\" class=\"_1mf _1mj\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"s3ge-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003e– The visual aid : The Phad textile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"fv0bh\" data-offset-key=\"btuj3-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"btuj3-0-0\" class=\"_1mf _1mj\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"btuj3-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003e– The music : The Ravanhatta played by the Bhopa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"fv0bh\" data-offset-key=\"eo0gt-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"eo0gt-0-0\" class=\"_1mf _1mj\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"eo0gt-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003e– The lighting : The long armed oil lamp carried by the Bhopi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"fv0bh\" data-offset-key=\"7jvpu-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"7jvpu-0-0\" class=\"_1mf _1mj\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"7jvpu-0-0\"\u003e\u003cbr data-text=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"fv0bh\" data-offset-key=\"8bmhv-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"8bmhv-0-0\" class=\"_1mf _1mj\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8bmhv-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003eThis compact unit traveled from one village to another with the purpose of keeping the legend of Pabuji alive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"fv0bh\" data-offset-key=\"201pt-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"201pt-0-0\" class=\"_1mf _1mj\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"201pt-0-0\"\u003e\u003cbr data-text=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"fv0bh\" data-offset-key=\"f7pqj-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"f7pqj-0-0\" class=\"_1mf _1mj\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"f7pqj-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003eThe Bhopa arrives at a village and sets up the performance area. The 15 foot long Phad artwork is suspended from two bamboos like a screen and the area in front of it is cleared for the Bhopa and Bhopi to perform. Villagers arrive and seat themselves on the ground facing the screen and once the sun has set, the show begins with a little worship ritual of the Phad.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"fv0bh\" data-offset-key=\"ik23-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"ik23-0-0\" class=\"_1mf _1mj\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"ik23-0-0\"\u003e\u003cbr data-text=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"fv0bh\" data-offset-key=\"333f7-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"333f7-0-0\" class=\"_1mf _1mj\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"333f7-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003eThe Phad contains over 70 different scenes from the life of Pabuji that will be narrated through the night. In order to prevent the audience from being distracted by too many illustrations, the screen is left in darkness. Then as the Bhopa sings out a specific scene, the Bhopi provides the spotlight for that particular scene using her handheld oil lamp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"fv0bh\" data-offset-key=\"gg3a-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"gg3a-0-0\" class=\"_1mf _1mj\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"gg3a-0-0\"\u003e\u003cbr data-text=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"fv0bh\" data-offset-key=\"23gnh-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"23gnh-0-0\" class=\"_1mf _1mj\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"23gnh-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003eThe order in which the scenes are narrated is intentionally different from the order in which they are drawn on the Phad. This allows an opportunity for movement and dance from one end of the Phad to the other thus creating additional entertainment for the audience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"fv0bh\" data-offset-key=\"5dam4-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"5dam4-0-0\" class=\"_1mf _1mj\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"5dam4-0-0\"\u003e\u003cbr data-text=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"fv0bh\" data-offset-key=\"77ltk-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"77ltk-0-0\" class=\"_1mf _1mj\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"77ltk-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003eAnd so, scene-by-scene, the pair move forward and backward along the Phad and light up the night with their singing, with their Ravanhatta music and the enchanting glow of the oil lamp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"fv0bh\" data-offset-key=\"dimev-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"dimev-0-0\" class=\"_1mf _1mj\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"dimev-0-0\"\u003e\u003cbr data-text=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"fv0bh\" data-offset-key=\"atqkb-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"atqkb-0-0\" class=\"_1mf _1mj\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"atqkb-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003eThis performance continues even today in the villages and towns of southern Rajasthan \u0026amp; in Malwa, a district of Madhya Pradesh. About 200 roaming Bhopas and their wives continue their ancestral vocation of spreading the stories of Pabuji*.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"fv0bh\" data-offset-key=\"a2ta5-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"a2ta5-0-0\" class=\"_1mf _1mj\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"a2ta5-0-0\"\u003e\u003cbr data-text=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"fv0bh\" data-offset-key=\"5ovp7-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"5ovp7-0-0\" class=\"_1mf _1mj\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"5ovp7-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003eThese Bhopas live very frugal lives and their homes are usually mud homes that are susceptible to nature and often washed out during the rains. Their travel conditions combined with the harsh climate of the region all have a detrimental effect on their possessions including their Phads. Each Phad therefore, although built for a rugged life, rarely lasts beyond 3 generations of active use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"5ovp7-0-0\" class=\"_1mf _1mj\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"5ovp7-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"5ovp7-0-0\" class=\"_1mf _1mj\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"5ovp7-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003eAvailable for acquisition in this gallery are the few old ones that came my way over the years directly from the source. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"5ovp7-0-0\" class=\"_1mf _1mj\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"5ovp7-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"5ovp7-0-0\" class=\"_1mf _1mj\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"5ovp7-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003e***\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"antique-pabuji-rajasthan-textile-painting-indian-art","title":"135 Antique Pabuji ki Phad Painting","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eComplete Antique Pabuji ki Phad Narrative Painting\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Pabuji-ki-Phad is a hand-drawn, hand-painted work of folk art from Rajasthan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x1e56ztr\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"3fq78\" data-offset-key=\"fjf81-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"fjf81-0-0\" class=\"_1mf _1mj\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"fjf81-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003ePhads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"fjf81-1-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003e are narrative paintings that are used as a backdrop mural for devotional performances by 'Bhopa' families who devote their lives to spreading the story of Pabuji, a renowned king. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"fjf81-0-0\" class=\"_1mf _1mj\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"fjf81-0-0\" class=\"_1mf _1mj\"\u003eBhopas who are invited to celebrations and festivals to narrate the story of the Lok Deva or folk gods and this particular Phad narrates the tale of Pabuji. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"fjf81-0-0\" class=\"_1mf _1mj\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhads are passed down from father to son in the Bhopa family and contain several scenes from the life of Pabuji and is used to illustrate the stories during the Bhopa's performance and each Phad is used over 3-4 generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Bhopas commission a new Phad the old ancestral Phad is usually consecrated and laid down in holy waters. In a few cases the Phad artist requests that the old Phad be retained for its artisitic value.This is one such Phad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColors used are all natural colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge unknown but estimated to be from the 1940s-1950s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMEASUREMENT : 15.3 feet x 5 feet - COMPLETE (rarely found complete)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[178 inches long without the additional cloth panels at the end \/ 60 inches tall]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCONDITION : Not perfect. The edge on its left side is worn out as is normal for all authentic Phads. The bottom edge has frayed and is in poor condition. The back is soiled and has stains (more photos on request). \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from late 1800s \/ early 1900s\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLITERATURE REFERENCE : Pages 89-90 in the coffee table book 'Indian Textiles' by John Gillow \u0026amp; Nicholas Bernard show younger examples of the Phad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eREFERENCE EXAMPLES : 1. Brooklyn Museum, New York 2. Tropenmuseum, Amsterdam 3. Asian Art Museum, San Francisco\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: This work of art represents a whole cultural facet of the people of Rajasthan and is at the centre of a vanishing tradition. After the current generation of Bhopas - who are now in their 60s, this tradition will not exist anymore. Once that happens, the art will follow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jozan.net\/mural-textiles-rajasthan\/11087\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRead an Article on Phads here\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt is very likely that signs of this life are present on the piece in the form of fading, worn out parts, stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29888038403,"sku":"135","price":4000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/135-Complete-Antique-Pabuji-ki-Phad-Painting-WOVENSOULS-1687373763996.jpg?v=1752721868"},{"product_id":"antique-phad-painting","title":"SOLD 136 Rare Complete Phad Painting","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSold to a discerning Antique Art-Lover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete Phad by Shri Jadau Chand Shrilal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29888038531,"sku":"136","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/SOLD-136-Rare-Complete-Phad-Painting-WOVENSOULS-1687373800242.jpg?v=1687373801"},{"product_id":"pabuji-ki-phad-folk-painting-rajasthan-antique","title":"655 SOLD Old Antique 'Pabuji Ki Phad' Fragment Folk Painting","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSold to a discerning Antique Art-Lover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Pabuji-ki-Phad is a hand-drawn, hand-painted work of folk art from Bhilwara Rajasthan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed as a backdrop mural for devotional performances by 'Bhopas' who are invited to celebrations and festivals to narrate the story of the Lok Deva or folk gods. Phads are passed down from father to son in the Bhopa family and contain several scenes from the life of Pabuji and is used to illustrate the stories during the Bhopa's performance and each Phad is used over 3-4 generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Phad was acquired from one of the few surviving Phad artists who continue to practice their ancestral art. Superbly drawn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Bhopas commission a new Phad the old ancestral Phad is usually consecrated and laid down in holy waters. In a few cases the Phad artist requests that the old Phad be retained for artisitic purposes. This is one such Phad. Colors used are all natural colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Canvas panels used are narrower as only narrow looms were available in the past. The condition is as can be expected of a painting that has gone on a mission from village to village in the harsh austere conditions that the Bhopa has lived in. It is faded and has many signs of wear and heavy usage. Please examine photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSIZE 52\" X 78\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBacking cloth has been added to the painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge Unknown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLITERATURE REFERENCE : Pages 89-90 in the coffee table book 'Indian Textiles' by John Gillow \u0026amp; Nicholas Bernard show younger examples of the Phad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eREFERENCE EXAMPLES : 1. Brooklyn Museum, New York 2. Tropenmuseum, Amsterdam 3. Asian Art Museum, San Francisco\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29888095555,"sku":"655","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/655-old-antique-pabuji-ki-phad-fragment-folk-painting.jpg?v=1633055557"},{"product_id":"antique-pabuji-ki-phad-one-large-section-indian-folk-painting-art-rajasthan","title":"656 SOLD Old  Pabuji Ki Phad - One Large Section - Indian Folk Painting Art Rajasthan","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSold to a discerning Antique Art-Lover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePABUJI KI PHAD \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Pabuji-ki-Phad is a hand-drawn, hand-painted work of folk art from Bhilwara Rajasthan of unknown age. Used as a backdrop mural for devotional performances by 'Bhopas' who are invited to celebrations and festivals to narrate the story of the Lok Deva or folk gods. Phads are passed down from father to son in the Bhopa family and contain several scenes from the life of Pabuji and is used to illustrate the stories during the Bhopa's performance and each Phad is used over 3-4 generations. This Phad was acquired from one of the few surviving Phad artists who continue to practice their ancestral art. When Bhopas commission a new Phad the old ancestral Phad is usually consecrated and laid down in holy waters. In a few cases the Phad artist requests that the old Phad be retained for artisitic purposes. This is one such Phad. Colors used are all natural colors. The Canvas panels used are narrower as only narrow looms were available in the past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e42\" X 56\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge unknown but estimated to be from the early 1900s \/ late 1800s\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLITERATURE : Pages 89-90 in the coffee table book 'Indian Textiles' by John Gillow \u0026amp; Nicholas Bernard show younger examples of the Phad. REFERENCE EXAMPLES : 1. Brooklyn Museum, New York 2. Tropenmuseum, Amsterdam 3. Asian Art Museum, San Francisco\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jozan.net\/mural-textiles-rajasthan\/11087\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRead an Article on Phads here\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29888095683,"sku":"656","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/656-old-pabuji-ki-phad-one-large-section-indian-folk-painting-art-rajasthan.jpg?v=1633055607"},{"product_id":"vintage-pabuji-ki-phad-narrative-painting-rajasthan","title":"657 Complete Old Phad Narrative Painting [LARGE] \/ Rajasthan","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003e Vintage complete Phad featuring RAMDEVJI \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRarely found complete - From the 1940s-1950s\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Phad is a hand-drawn, hand-painted work of folk art from Bhilwara Rajasthan of unknown age. Used as a backdrop mural for devotional performances by 'Bhopas' who are invited to celebrations and festivals to narrate the story of the Lok Deva or folk gods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Phad is of the legendary king Ramdevji\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[This is not a Phad of King Pabuji - but of another King]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhads are passed down from father to son in the Bhopa family and contain several scenes from the life of a legendary king and is used to illustrate the stories during the Bhopa's performance and each Phad is used over 3-4 generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Phad was acquired from one of the few surviving Phad artists who continue to practice their ancestral art. When Bhopas commission a new Phad the old ancestral Phad is usually consecrated and laid down in holy waters. In a few cases the Phad artist requests that the old Phad be retained for artistic purposes. This is one such Phad. Colors used are all natural colors. The Canvas panels used are narrower as only narrow looms were available in the past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRarer than Pabuji ki Phad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e162 x 52 inches approximately - not including the additional cloth bands on both ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the 1940s - 1950s\u003c\/p\u003e\nLITERATURE REFERENCE : Pages 89-90 in the coffee table book 'Indian Textiles' by John Gillow \u0026amp; Nicholas Bernard show younger examples of the Phad.\n\u003cp\u003eOTHER REFERENCE EXAMPLES : 1. Brooklyn Museum, New York 2. Tropenmuseum, Amsterdam 3. 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