Hand Painted Aipan Art Small plate Style 17 Panipat - Handloom and Textiles sometimes called Sambalpuri "Ikkat

sometimes called Sambalpuri "Ikkat

Wearing a Purple Venkatagiri saree is not just about donning a garment

The history of leather crafting and embroidery on leather goods in Himachal Pradesh is fascinating

but many are no longer actively involved

The red lac bangle

Hand Painted Aipan Art Small plate Style 17 Panipat - Handloom and Textiles sometimes called Sambalpuri "IkkatThis 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