The paintings of Pichwai are very vivid and creatively and expertly combine a variety of colours. These hues are created of stones and derived from natural sources. These hues come from natural sources such as coal, indigo, gold, silver, saffron, zinc, and others. either woven with hand blocks in vivid colours. Yellow, green, black, and red are the most prominent hues of Pichwai.
How to make use of these hues: Using your finger, combine water and the given colour until the colour stone is entirely dissolved in the liquid and the mixture turns into a paste-like consistency. Keep in mind to thoroughly mix it to prevent any lumps or clots from appearing in the colour. Repeat the technique each time you utilise these colours.
