Pichwai Cow Paintings – Kamdhenu & Gau Mata
Original Pichwai cow paintings from Nathdwara, Rajasthan: Kamdhenu among lotuses, Gau Mata with her calf and Krishna's herd in the groves of Vrindavan. Each is hand-painted by Leelakant Pareek, Sudarshan Pareek or Khushi Parekh, and no two are alike. In Pichwai art the cow is never a background detail. She is the reason Krishna is called Gopal, the protector of cows.
Why cows matter in Pichwai art
Pichwai paintings were made as backdrops for Shrinathji, the child form of Krishna, and changed with the festivals of his year. Cows fill the paintings made for Gopashtami, the day the young Krishna first took the herd out to graze. Kamdhenu, the wish-fulfilling cow, stands for abundance and a home that never goes without.
Where a cow Pichwai belongs
Families often choose a cow Pichwai for a pooja room, an entrance or a new home, and it is a meaningful housewarming or wedding gift. Smaller hand-painted wooden panels start at ₹1,599. Large cloth paintings by the Pareek family of artists go up to ₹67,999.
Buying from Treasure of India
Every painting is tagged to its artist and ships with a signed certificate of authenticity. Ask for a video call to see a piece before you decide, or visit our gallery in Palam Vihar, Gurugram. Delivery is free across India on orders of ₹2,999 and above, and we ship worldwide in 2 to 3 weeks.
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