Aipan is the ritual art of Kumaoni women, drawn in white rice paste on a red-ochre ground at thresholds, altars and festivals to invite prosperity. Its geometric lattices and lotus motifs turn floors and doorways into sacred diagrams.
- Region of origin:
- Uttarakhand
- Materials:
- geru (red ochre); rice-paste; paper; cloth
- Techniques:
- ritual freehand floor & wall art
- HS code (customs):
- 9701
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About Aipan Painting
Aipan is the ritual art of Kumaoni women, drawn in white rice paste on a red-ochre ground at thresholds, altars and festivals to invite prosperity. Its geometric lattices and lotus motifs turn floors and doorways into sacred diagrams.
- Region of origin
- Uttarakhand
- Materials
- geru (red ochre); rice-paste; paper; cloth
- Techniques
- ritual freehand floor & wall art
- HS code (customs)
- 9701
How it’s made
ritual freehand floor & wall art
The makers
Crafted by Kumaoni women of Uttarakhand.
Buying Aipan Painting — questions, answered
- Are VedikCraft's Aipan Painting pieces hand-painted or prints?
- Every Aipan Painting piece is genuinely handmade by a named artisan — one of a kind, never a print or machine copy.
- What does an authentic Aipan Painting piece cost?
- Handmade Aipan Painting typically ranges from ₹600 to ₹20,000, depending on size, detail and the artisan.
- How do I care for a Aipan Painting piece?
- Keep Aipan Painting out of prolonged direct sunlight and damp, and dust it gently. Because each piece is handmade from natural materials, slight variations are part of its character.
GI-certified authenticity
Rooted in India’s registered craft traditions
Artisan-direct
Made by the makers — fair, direct earnings
Traceable provenance
Every piece carries its maker, region & origin