In my house we had a small painting done at nirmal popularly known as nirmal paintings.Most of the people from andhra know about this kind of paintings.The nirmal painting which we had in our house(the above ones) was gifted by mom’s college friends on her wedding day.When i was a kid used to copy the painting which was no were close.After getting married the piece is with me.
Nirmal paintings are the paintings named after a town called nirmal in adilabad district of Andhra Pradesh which is 210km from hyderabad.The paints used are natural colours derived from herbs and mud.The painting is done on a white soft wood and tamarind seed paste,fine muslin and pipe clay is applied to make it hard.All nirmal paintings have dark background.
The craftsmen in Nirmal town known are known as “Nakkash.Government of Andhra Pradesh sell these paintings in craft village popular known as Shilparamam and all the government run handicrafts emporium known as Lepakashi.
The paintings are done on canvas and also on the furniture and the toys.The town nirmal is also famous for its toys.
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Image source:-Lepakshi website.
Varunavi's 
FIRST!!! 😀
Ya Ya u first,today sunday no the main contenders are at home 😉
they are not at home…. went somewhere…
thats y I am first 😀 😀
2nd!! 😀
lol!
the paintings are beautiful
what awesome talent! 🙂
2nd is very close to 1st 🙂
suddenly my internet connection is acting weird akka..
not able to view the pics.. will view them once it gets well…
thats a nice info on Nirmal painting.. I haven’t heard about them before..
just now seen the pics… the 2nd one is so nice..
I liked them 🙂 🙂
There is not much info on the internet,planning to go there when i go for vacation,will get more pictures from there.
3rd and I agree, beautiful and something dainty about these dancing figures… !!
3rd is very close to 1st and 2nd IHM.My fav is also the dancing pictures.
The paintings are so delicate, Saritha! And everything is so natural! It is truly amazing!
Thanks for posting, Saritha – I love reading about these sorts of things. We have a wealth of such work in India. In Ahmedabad, I remember picking up clothes made entirely of vegetable dyes – nothing artificial in them..
They are wonderful,the first painting was gifted to my mom 39 years back and the colours are still intact,there are few cracks at the corners of the painting
Sari! this is so beautiful! i can never have enough of art!!! sigh! talent!!
I love art, will update few paintings i did long back
this was interesting to know about the technique of these paintings and the canvas… and they use natural colours! its true, when they say that everything one needs is provided in our nature itself!
These natural colours doesnt fade at all.The first painting which my mom got 39 years back still has the colours
i loved the first one u put up of the dancer
Me too
From the last five in a row, i simply was mesmerised by the third one – what a look and what perfect eyes!!
hugssssssss for sharing!
Thanx and huggs
had seen a couple of pics at my friend’s place long ago. lovely paintings.
wish i could buy some for my home too.
Liju u can buy them online here
Wonderful paintings.. How much does these cost? Not that cost matters….
Im sure they would be exporting these as well!
Sorry no idea of the price,but u can buy them online.Check the above comment i have given a link there.
The points are so lovely Saru says Swaru 😛
Okie, PJs apart, I never knew abt the Nirmal paintings! Surprised bcoz I make so many trips to Shilparamam and Lepakshi is next door 🙄 Hw dumb na 😦
The paintings look awesome Sari and its so nice that they use eco-friendly materials. Gotta check out next time 😀
BTW, u made one painting too rt? Y no pic of that one!
We want Sari’s painting!!!!
Liked the way u said saru 😀
I thought u were aware of it,check with lepakshi at RTC x Roads.
Will upload it shortly,did u see my new page on crochet?
He he thanks 😛
Saru u r from now on for me 🙂
Oh lemme check that page!
Nice paintings. The fact that these are made from mature itself sets them apart. Thanks for sharing the info.
thanx 🙂
Beautiful paintings, Saritha! I have heard of ‘Lepakshi’ paintings. Nirmal painting is new to me.
The first one looks so beautiful. The skirt looks like chiffon and the dupatta is so flimsy, looks so soft.
The second one – again the skirt is beautiful. The postures of both man and woman look so natural.
The other 5 paintings also look so natural. And you say, they use natural colours.
Thanks for sharing this information, Saritha.
Nirmal paintings are quite famous in andhra and it a good gift for any occasion.
The dupatta in the first snap looks so naturally no.
Thanks 🙂
Beautiful,Saritha! amazing to know the paints are all derived from herbs and mud.
Thank you for sharing this 🙂
So when are you showcasing your works??
Thanx deeps,shortly will upload the snaps,but not so talented just with the kids water colours
when i was in hyd..i visited shilparaman…but never noticed these paintings….
all are lovely splly the first one…
and you do painting too….u r like one all rounder ..expert in everyting… 🙂
Do make a post of ur paintings !!
Not much into the painting,i love to do and mostly they are with the kids water colours,now not getting much time.To kill my time before kids i used to do.
SARITHA…how informative and interesting post…it is for the first time i have come across Nirmal-Paintings through your blog.wow!!!no matter how much one tries nothing can beat these traditional form of art as they have a certain character.I am going to hunt down Andhra stall this coming trade fair for these…hope i get them.Thanks for sharing this.My hugs to PINKUDA and Varunavi(am i right?)
These paintings mostly depicts mahabharat and ramayan characters.
Very well said kavith nothing can beat these traditional form of art.
Do check at andhra stall,maybe u will get it or try to buy them online in lepakshi website.
Hugs from pinkuda and varunavi.
Beautiful paintings. Never heard of it. I am amazed at the talent we have.
A friend recently gifted me Madhubani paintings which is a famous art from Bihar. I love collecting such ethnic things.
Thanx solilo these are very famous in Andhra and mostly they are used as gifts
Wow!
the paintings are so nice!
I have heard about nirmal paintings but never bought one.
I love these traditional artworks.
Wow..super paintings..and also thanku for sharing this info..kotta vishayaalu nerchukunna…
Thanx kk
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