Uttarakhand Aipan Art on Wood Lord Ganesha Sikki Grass Products of Bihar which tended to be more

which tended to be more linear than imported brushes

Each piece is meticulously hand-carved from locally-sourced coconut shells

The pieces of work are accompanied by tiny beads or twisted threads

which is melted and poured into a clay mold

The Narayanpet saree is made either of cotton or silk

Uttarakhand Aipan Art on Wood Lord Ganesha Sikki Grass Products of Bihar which tended to be moreThis 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