Framed Heirlooms: Custom Art Restoration and Display

The full view of the custom-framed Pichwai painting. The patchwork border is made from studio offcuts, a sustainable choice that adds a vibrant, modern twist to the traditional Indian art form.

A detail shot of the fabric border on the Pichwai frame. You can see the different textures and colors of the pieced-together scraps, including a bold checkerboard pattern that adds a graphic element.

A set of two magnificent vintage Prabhavalis that a client sent to me for restoration and framing. The larger one features a custom-painted Vishnu, while the smaller one houses a Ganesha, both set against rich, hand-selected silk fabrics.

The oversized Vishnu Prabhavali, beautifully styled in its owner's home. The artwork is a digital painting inspired by the Company School style, framed on a deep blue Banarasi silk with delicate zari butas.

A close-up of the Vishnu artwork within the restored family heirloom Prabhavali. The vibrant orange background and the rich blue of the silk create a stunning contrast, highlighting the divine figure.

The smaller of the two family heirlooms, this vintage Prabhavali now frames a Tanjore-style Ganesha. I chose a warm, marigold-colored textured fabric to complement the artwork and the aged brass of the frame.

The framed Ganesha Prabhavali, styled on a console table. This project was a wonderful opportunity to give a cherished family piece a new life and a new story.

A detail shot of the Ganesha Prabhavali, showing the rich texture of the yellow fabric and the intricate details of the vintage brass halo. It's a perfect blend of old and new.

This video showcases a large vintage Prabhavali that I framed with a Tanjore-style Maha Vishnu painting. The artwork is set against a vibrant teal silk, creating a striking piece of wall decor that honors its vintage roots.