How to Choose the Right Indian Artwork for Your Home — The LPIS Way

Decorating your home isn’t just about filling space, it's about choosing what stories you want your walls to tell. And when it comes to Indian art, the stories are rich, emotional, and deeply rooted in tradition. But with so many art styles across India, how do you choose the one that truly belongs in your space?

At LPIS, we believe choosing art is a personal journey. Here’s a guide to help you find Indian artwork that doesn’t just look good it feels like home.

1. Let the Art Choose You

Sometimes, the right piece doesn’t need an explanation. You look at it, and something stirs. A memory, a feeling, a quiet pull.
That’s what occurred the first time I saw a bold, colorful Warli art. It reminded me of monsoon evenings in my grandmother’s village. That’s when I knew.
Don’t start with the wall. Start with your heart.

2. Learn the Language of the Art

    Every Indian art style has its own voice.
  • Madhubani is detailed, devotional, full of gods, nature, and celebration.
  • Gond flows with tribal symbols, animals, trees, and dreams.
  • Phad, Pattachitra, and Miniature arts bring epics and folklore to life.

When you understand where the painting comes from the culture, the community, the belief the connection becomes even deeper.

3. Choose Emotion Over Aesthetic

Yes, colors and size matter. But don’t just choose what matches your sofa. Choose what makes your room feel something.
A soft-toned painting of Krishna might bring peace to your bedroom. A bright Madhubani can fill your living room with joy. Let the art shift the energy of the space.

4. Support Real Hands, Not Just Designs

Mass-produced art is everywhere. But original, hand-painted Indian art is full of life. You can see the brushstrokes, the little defect, the love in every corner.
When you buy from a real artist or an honest platform like LPIS, you’re not just decorating. You’re preserving tradition and supporting someone’s craft, maybe even someone painting by lantern light in a small village.

5. Modern Homes Love Traditional Art

Don’t think that just because your home is modern, Indian art won’t fit. It will be beautiful.
Tribal art on white walls. Folk pieces with clean furniture. Contrast creates character. Indian art has a way of grounding a space making it warmer, deeper, and more personal.

6. Be Curious, Not Just a Customer

Ask where the painting came from. Ask who made it. Ask why the elephant has a sun painted on its back or why the border is filled with fish.
The more you know, the more your painting becomes a part of your story, not just another frame on the wall.

Choose With Heart, Not Rules

Your home deserves more than trends. It deserves memories, meaning, and art that speaks to you.
When you choose Indian art with care, you bring more than beauty into your home; you bring history, heritage, and humanity. So take your time. Let your wall be more than a background. Let it be a canvas for something real.

Written by Kavya Menon
Independent Art Writer | Indian Culture Enthusiast