There is an enormous Mughal influence on the traditional heritage of Rajasthan. Practitioners of this crafts are also found in Jaipur, Rajasthan.The miniature paintings that were crafted, depict royal courts, palace proceedings and hunting performances in the midst of the natural environment. The artists used to accompany the rulers on their military expeditions to record their prowess. During this time, royal portraits of the rulers were also commissioned.
Following the Mughal period, many paintings had themes depicting Krishna Rasleela, Krishna with gopis were made. Bright and vibrant, naturally obtained colours were used. Gold and Silver was heavily used in order to depict the metallic work done on the architecture of the Mughal times. The most common fabric for miniature paintings was silk, followed by cotton. Brushes were made of squirrel hair. Colors were extracted from different stones by the process of crushing and grinding. It was later mixed with gond (adhesive) to convert it into a liquid form.
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