Lift - Art Stories & Tutorials

This experience brings you into the regal world of gold emboss painting, a style that makes even the smallest surface feel important. In the middle of Jodhpur’s pace and noise you step into the studio of Dr. Jyothi Swaroop Sharma and watch how raised forms, gold leaf and colour come together in a slow, steady process.

You begin with a simple outline, build a slight relief, and learn how gold is applied so it settles cleanly on the raised surface. The motifs are rooted in tradition and carry a quiet authority. You can make a small face, flower or divine figure and see how a flat material changes once the gold catches light. The experience is calm and meticulous. You leave with a handmade piece and a sense of why this craft still carries a royal weight in Rajasthan.

What It Covers:

• A complete introduction to the process of gold emboss painting where you see how raised forms are built and finished
• Hands on practice guided by Dr. Jyothi Swaroop Sharma as you create a simple motif such as a royal face, floral form or symbolic figure
• Insight into the cultural roots of gold emboss art and why motifs like icons and monarchs define its visual language
• Access to all tools and materials used to draw, emboss, apply gold leaf and add detailed outlines
• A take home handcrafted souvenir that reflects both your effort and the long standing tradition of gold emboss work in Jodhpur