Hand Painted Aipan Art Small plate Style 3 Jammu & Kashmir It exhibits excellent color fastness

It exhibits excellent color fastness and can be hand-washed

The iron-crafting work has been protected under the geographical indication (GI) of the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) agreement

They preserve the artisanal skills and artistic expressions that have been passed down through generations

The carvings are known for their exquisite detailing

which became popular for its elegance and comfort

Hand Painted Aipan Art Small plate Style 3 Jammu & Kashmir It exhibits excellent color fastnessThis 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