Miniature Bird Painting

This miniature bird painting is done by hand on pure silk in the Rajasthani tradition, with careful colour shading across the birds and flowers that gives the work its depth. The miniature style is known for its intricate detail and storytelling, and this piece comes from Jaipur's practising miniature artists.

It arrives unframed, so you can choose a frame and mount that suit the wall it goes on.

Shading That Gives the Feathers Depth

What separates a good miniature from an ordinary one is the shading. Colour is graded across each bird and flower rather than filled flat, which is slow work with a fine brush and is what makes the birds look rounded rather than printed. Silk takes this better than paper, holding the pigment with a slight sheen that shifts as you move past it.

Painting details

• Base: Pure silk
• Technique: Hand-painted Rajasthani miniature
• Dimensions: 25cm height x 20cm length
• Framing: Unframed, rolled securely for safe delivery
• Origin: Jaipur, India
• Care: Handle gently, dust with a soft cloth

Where it suits

A living room, bedroom, or a wall where a small framed work can be seen close up. It also goes to collectors of Indian traditional painting and works as a housewarming gift.