Phad inspired- Wizarding world – Mini scroll

Description

Phad painting is a traditional style of religious scroll painting and folk art that originated in Rajasthan, India.

• Scroll Narratives: It is traditionally painted on a long piece of cloth or canvas, known as a ‘phad’ (meaning ‘fold’ in the local dialect). These scrolls serve as a mobile temple and a backdrop for epic narratives.
• Theme: The paintings primarily depict the stories and heroic deeds of local folk deities, often covering every inch of the canvas with figures and scenes.
• Performance Art: Historically, the scrolls were carried by priest-singers called Bhopas and their wives, Bhopis, who would unroll them after sunset and narrate the stories through song and performance, pointing to the relevant scenes on the Phad.
• Style: Key features include flat perspective, bold lines, and vibrant natural colors (like red, yellow, and orange) used symbolically. Figures are typically shown in profile and their size indicates their social status or importance in the story.