[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Architecture and art](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art) › [Indian Sculpture and Painting, Illustrated by Typical Masterpieces, with an Explanation of their Motives and Ideals](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.havell-1908) › c13.s8.t1 # 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 - **Language:** English ### Paper for Miniature Paintings ### [c13.s8.t1.1](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.havell-1908.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](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.havell-1908.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. --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.havell-1908.c13.s8.t1](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.havell-1908.c13.s8.t1) · Pramāṇa