Aipan is a traditional design art form in which women paint in red and white outside their homes for auspicious events such as weddings, housewarmings, and festivals. Every event in Aipan has a unique design for each occasion. Minakshi Khati of Nainital has been working tirelessly to resurrect the old Kumaoni art form of Aipan in the Himalayan state. Since childhood, she has been practicing Aipan with her mother and grandmother. As she grew, she noticed that people have stopped practicing the art form. This gave her the idea of starting something which will help people feel close to home and she started making home décor or other small items practicing the Aipan art.
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