Hand Painted Aipan Art Small plate Blue Pottery of Jaipur and the ritualistic context of

and the ritualistic context of its application set it apart

The intricate detailing

and decorative tiles

Banarasi sarees are traditional Indian sarees that originate from Varanasi

It was during the construction of the sacrosanct Lord Swaminathanawamy Temple at Swamimalai that the sthapatis found the alluvial soil on the banks of the Cauvery River to be perfect for making moulds for bronze idols

Hand Painted Aipan Art Small plate Blue Pottery of Jaipur and the ritualistic context ofThis 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