Mandalam wall Aipan Art Style 3 Thirukkanur Papier Mache also known as Kannauj Ittar

also known as Kannauj Ittar

Leather puppetry of Nimmalakunta in Andhra Pradesh got the geographical indication (GI) tag in 2008

creating a visually interesting and versatile pattern

The decorative elements are then coated with a layer of lacquer to protect them from rust and to enhance their shine

Mandalam wall Aipan Art Style 3 Thirukkanur Papier Mache also known as Kannauj IttarThis 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 other communities of the region. Now it is used for home decor and deco utility articles. The creation of Aipan involves several steps, starting with the preparation of the surface, which is usually cleaned and then