Aipan Folk Art
On 26th January 2025, during the Republic day parade, the Uttarakhand state tableau showed a woman creating the famous Aipan art of Uttarakhand.
History & Origin of Aipan Art
- The Kumaon region of Uttarakhand is home to the ritualistic folk art known as Aipan.
- Aipan folk art flourished during the rule of the Chand dynasty.
- It is believed that the traditional Aipan art was first practised in the Kumaon region and then, later on, moved to other areas of the region, as the communities and individuals who practised the craft moved.
Meaning
- The word 'Aipan' is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Lepna', ....