Artisans Whilst little is known before the 19th century, the pichhwai artisans in Nathdwara come from three main sub-castes, the Adi Gaur who claim to have migrated from Udaipur, the Jangirs were migrated from Jaipur and Jodhpur, and the lesser known Mewaras. Notes Pichwai Paintings References Blurton, T. Richard, Hindu Art, 1994, British Museum Press, Harle, J.C., The Art and Architecture of the Indian Subcontinent, 2nd edn. 1994, Yale University Press Pelican History of Art, See also Banke Bihari Pichwai Gold Painting Vaishnavism Rajasthani arts Genres of Indian art Rajsamand district Indian painting