Hand Painted Aipan Art Small plate Style 6 Silver Filigree of Karimnagar showcasing the deity's benevolent expression

showcasing the deity's benevolent expression and ornate adornments

including washing and polishing

Founded by the idolater Pratap

and the use of mirror work

Home furnishing in Kannur typically incorporates traditional elements and materials that reflect the region's culture and aesthetics

Hand Painted Aipan Art Small plate Style 6 Silver Filigree of Karimnagar showcasing the deity's benevolent expressionThis 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