Tanjore Traditional Art Mysore Traditional Art Base is cloth mounted on wood. Base is paper, mounted on canvas or wood.     For gesso effects, raw lime powder with a tamarind seed paste used. White lead (safeda), and Makhi Gaboge(yellow) taken from Revana Chinni Halujuice is used; this has a golden tint. Gesso is applied in high relief Gesso is applied in low relief Gold coated silver wafers are used Pure gold wafers are used The coating is less durable The gesso work is much more long lasting Numerous other ingredients like pearls, glass, and amber is used for embellishing Traditional works are devoid of such colorful decor. Most depict  scenes from Hindu mythologies. Dresses and ornaments reflect period fashions, with close affinity to the Mysore kings. Architecture, designs closely resemble art found in  the palaces of Wodeyars and in old-Mysore homes.