Uttarakhand Aipan Art Om on Wood Style 2

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Uttarakhand Aipan Art Om on Wood Style 2This art has its unique identity as a hand painted beautification as a symbol of fortune and fertility. The art form is used to decorate floors and walls of the Puja room (place of worship) and entrance of homes and practiced by many communities of the region. The creation of Aipan involves several steps, starting with the preparation of the surface, which is usually cleaned and then coated with a mixture of geru (red ochre) to create a smooth and

It gained Geographical Indication (GI) certification

"Patta" means cloth and "chitra" means painting

The paper and adhesive mixture is molded into various shapes using wooden molds or armatures

from casual gatherings to more formal events

This art has its unique identity as a hand painted beautification as a symbol of fortune and fertility

The mats are made of korai grass (Cyperus corymbosus rottb

which imparts a luxurious and smooth texture to the fabric

They are often worn as a fashion accessory or used as an elegant wrap for special occasions

These old traditional furnaces are still in use in Sasani near Aligarh and at Purdal Nagar and were originally used only for making smaller bottles and bangles

skilled craftsmanship

which perhaps draws inspiration from the Roman lock designs or those designed by Chubbs or Bramah or even the modern Yale Lock

The rich red border adds a striking contrast

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