Sohni Mahiwal: Glass Painting


Product Description

The love story of Sohni and Mahiwal has given rise to numerous folklores, songs, tales and plays. This immoral love story is also a favorite of artists and is often depicted in paintings. The poignant love story that has inspired so many artists and invoked passionate works of creative art, is the muse of Ms. Kaur's fantastic glass painting.

Sohni Mahiwal is an Indian ethnic glass painting. It is a part of Harmeen Kaur's exquisite painting studio. This designer piece of art measures 31"x25". The combination of vivid colors enhances the tales of true love.

About Glass Paintings:

Glass Paintings appeared in India India in the late 18th and early 19th century. BY then, Europe was well acquainted with the technique of glass painting. The Chinese artists learnt glass-painting art from Europe and the flourishing trade relations between East India Company and China brought this art to India. The technique of painting on glass was adopted By the local Indian painters who depicted popular stories, epic themes, icons, portraits, and icons on the glass paintings. Regional variations were also conspicuous in the paintings produced in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Kutch, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Awadh, New Delhi, Bihar, Bengal, Deccan, Satara, Hyderabad and Bombay. The glass on which these paintings were etched were imported from in India from Britain and Belgium. The artists produced glass painting works, which combined both traditional and European themes. The portraits or copies of European works as well as the symbolic representation of gods and goddesses were produced.

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