The Art of Pichwai Paintings - Rooftop - Where India Inspires ... The history of Pichwai art traces back to the 17th century. At Nathdwara, a town well-known for its Shrinathji temple, the art form was used to adorn the walls of temples. The paintings portrayed numerous events from Lord Krishna's life. They were created using natural paints and dyes.. Each pichwai painting is considered a seva or an offering to the deity and hence personifies Shrinathji as a prince with jewels and luxuries, surrounded by the milkmaids, gopis.