Nathdwara Painting refers to a painting tradition and school of artists that emerged in Nathdwara, a city in Rajsamand district in the Western state of Rajasthan in India.

Nathdwara paintings are of different sub-styles of which Pichhwai paintings are the most popular. These paintings are cloth paintings hung behind the image of the Hindu god Shrinathji.

Pichhwai are intricate paintings which portray Lord Krishna. They exist in the holy town of Nathdwara in the Rajasthan state of India.

Krishna is shown in different moods, body postures, and attire more commonly found on a cloth or paper. It is a very ancient form of art passed on from generation to generation and it has a very devotional theme towards Lord Krishna.

The purpose of Pichhwais, other than its artistic appeal, is to narrate tales of Krishna to the illiterate. They have become the main export of Nathdwara and are in much demand among foreign visitors in the area.

The skilled artisans in India create these Pichwai paintings with all things natural. This is the most eco-friendly painting that one can find.

People in the modern days love and appreciate Pichhwai painting, especially you can see Nita Ambani appreciating Pichhwais in a cultural exhibition.