Indian Sculpture and Painting, Illustrated by Typical Masterpieces, with an Explanation of their Motives and Ideals c13.s8.t1: Paper for Miniature Paintings
Indian Sculpture and Painting, Illustrated by Typical Masterpieces, with an Explanation of their Motives and Ideals c13.s8.t1
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- English
Paper for Miniature Paintings
c13.s8.t1.1
The papers used were of three kinds: (1) called *bavsâha*, made from crushed bamboo, (2) *tâtâhâ*, made from *tât*, or jute, (3) *tulât*, made from *tula*, or cotton.
c13.s8.t1.2
A smooth enamelled surface was given to the paper by placing it face downwards on a polished stone and rubbing the back of it with a polisher.