Likhai
Likhai wood carving tradition of Uttarakhand is an integral part of the Pahari society. Carvings are mainly found on dwellings in the form of folk, religious and tantric motifs. Tantric art forms an integral part of the Kumaon region. The carvings are done in the form of stylized plants and geometric motifs in the same […]
Dekara
Dekaras are clay idols of deities, which are meant for worship only. The pictures made of Lord Shiva on Kartik Sankranti are known as Dekara. They are prepared using clay mixed with colour. They are then painted with different colors to make them attractive. These paintings depict the marriage of Shiva to Parvati, the daughter […]
Aipan Art
Aipan art is an established-traditional folk-art originating from the Kumaon region in the Uttarakhand states. The art is drawn mainly during special occasions, household ceremonies, and festivals. Practitioners of Aipan believe that it invokes a divine power that helps us to bring good fortune in the house and deters evil powers from our surroundings. Aipan […]