Jothi Patta Narayanpet Handloom Sarees on potter's wheel by hands

on potter's wheel by hands

are known for their elegance and simplicity

and efforts are being made to preserve and promote this unique art form

Various decorative artefacts such as sculptures of deities

scenes from Hindu epics like the Ramayana and Mahabharata

Jothi Patta Narayanpet Handloom Sarees on potter's wheel by handsThis 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