Maths

By- Arpita
Das, XI A

Art Integrated Project - Uttarakhand

A ritualistic folk art native to the Kumaon region of
Uttarakhand, Aipan is often drawn to commemorate
auspicious occasions, festivals, and sometimes even
during the death rites of a person.
Aipan art flourished during the rule of the Chand
dynasty in Kumaon. It is believed to have originated in
Almora and gradually found its way to other parts of the
region due to the migration of people and communities
practising the art.
First and foremost, a red-coloured smooth surface is
prepared by using geru (wet mud), which is red in colour.
A white paste called bisvar, which is used to draw
patterns on the surface is made by grinding cooked rice
in water.
The designs that form a part of Aipan art are inspired by
the religious beliefs of the communities who practice it.
Generally, the designs include flowers, geometric designs,
conch shells, swastika, footsteps of goddesses, and
figures of gods and goddesses.
Interestingly, Aipan art starts and ends with a dot.
Placed in the centre at the beginning, the dot represents
the core of the universe. All the other lines and patterns
emerge from the middle, indicating the changing form of
the world around it.