Hand Painted Aipan Art Small plate Style 1 Bastar Iron Craft These rumals were patronised by

These rumals were patronised by Nizams of Hyderabad

and other artifacts using a unique combination of paper

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 other communities of the region

humid climates

producing a wide range of textiles including blankets

Hand Painted Aipan Art Small plate Style 1 Bastar Iron Craft These rumals were patronised byThis 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