Enthusiasts at the exhibition

Traditional Craft Stall

Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation has been preserving and promoting living heritage since 1969. In an effort to nurture further talent and reinforce the importance of historic forms of art and craft, the MMCF traces craftspeople practicing traditional art and craft forms and inspires them to combine their craft with modern and contemporary style.

This creates new interpretations of ancient art and craft forms as practiced in Mewar.

Under the objectives of Culture and Heritage Promotion, the MMCF organizes art and crafts seminars and festivals for master-craftsmen to showcase their traditional offerings. These events have been organized on various occasions in the past to support and promote traditional art and craft forms.

MMCF is committed to preserving and promoting the living heritage of Mewar by supporting traditional art and craft forms, the MMCF is helping to ensure that these important cultural traditions are passed on to future generations.

Miniature and Pichwai Painting

On July 1st, 2023 master artist Madan Singh displayed his skills in miniature and pichwai painting at Zenana Mahal, The City Palace, Udaipur. Mr. Singh is a master of both miniature and pichwai painting. Miniature paintings are usually small, but in Mewar they are in a large format. Pichwai paintings are devotional paintings that depict Shree Krishna and narrate his tales.

Mr. Singh started to learn miniature and pichwai painting at the age of 12. He has been practicing this art for the last 40 years and has perfected his craft. His paintings are highly sought-after and have been exhibited in galleries and museums around the world.

The workshop and exhibition at Zenana Mahal showcased Mr. Singh's mastery of both miniature and pichwai painting. The paintings were beautifully rendered and captured the essence of the subjects depicted. The exhibition was a testament to Mr. Singh's talent and dedication to his art.

Mr. Madan Singh showcasing his miniature and pichwai art

Koftgiri Master Displays His Skills

On July 21st and 22nd, 2023, Mr. Lal Chand Parihar, a Sikligar and master of the Koftgiri art form, displayed his skills at the Zena Mahal, The City Palace, Udaipur.

Koftgiri is an ancient art of inlaying light metal on a dark one to create a decorative surface with elaborate and lavish chiselling. The word "koft" means "to beat" and the term "koftgar" refers to the craftsman who practices this art. Mr. Parihar has been practicing Koftgiri for over 40 years and is considered one of the finest masters of this art form. His work can be found in museums and private collections around the world. At the exhibition, Mr. Parihar displayed a variety of his work, including Koftgiri wire work and Damascus steel knives. The wire work was incredibly intricate and detailed, and the knives were beautifully crafted with intricate patterns. Mr. Parihar's work is a testament to the skill and artistry of the Koftgiri tradition. It is a reminder of the rich cultural heritage of Rajasthan and the importance of preserving traditional art forms.