Phad Painting

Phad Painting - A Scroll of Legends Unfurled

Step into the world of folklore, faith, and color with Phad Painting—an ancient scroll art form that has preserved the stories of Rajasthan’s local deities for over 700 years. Originating in Shahpura (Bhilwara region), this traditional storytelling art uniquely features human figures that never face the viewer, but rather interact with each other, keeping the story alive within the scroll itself.

Once reserved for religious bards and temple rituals, Phad Paintings were traditionally created on cloth using natural vegetable dyes. The size of each figure was carefully scaled to represent the character’s role in the story—offering not just visual beauty, but cultural hierarchy and narrative depth.

About the Penkraft® Online Phad Painting Course

In this course, you’ll explore the vivid history of Phad and learn how to create your own stunning scroll-inspired compositions using modern techniques and materials. Whether you’re passionate about preserving heritage or looking for a unique and expressive art form to master, this course is the perfect start.

What You’ll Learn:

• Traditional Storytelling Motifs – Learn the techniques and themes rooted in Rajasthani legends and cultural narratives.
• Figure Arrangement & Sizing – Understand how to depict characters in proper proportions based on their importance in the story.
• Tracing & Sketching Techniques – Use simplified tracings and layout techniques to map your Phad artwork easily.
• Coloring & Detailing – Practice layering vibrant hues and stylized patterns using modern pigments while retaining traditional essence.
• Modern Surfaces & Mediums – While originally done on cotton/khadi, we’ll use MDF and canvas to give a contemporary twist to this historic form.

Surfaces Covered in This Course:

• Canvas Board – Ideal for storytelling-based rectangular layouts
• MDF Panels – Versatile and easy for modern interpretation
• Bookmarks or Wall Plaques – For functional, decorative artwork with folk appeal

Why Enroll in This Course?

• No prior experience in art required—suitable for beginners
• Learn from rich, heritage-inspired content
• Bring India’s storytelling tradition into your living space
• Perfect for gifting, personal décor, or launching your handmade art business
• Step-by-step guidance and a Certificate of Completion from Penkraft®

Capture the timeless spirit of India’s oral traditions in every brushstroke.

Join the Penkraft® Phad Painting Course and tell stories the world will never forget—one scroll at a time.