Indian Art: Lippan Work(Gujarat & Rajasthan Art)

Today I'm sharing with you is a decorative art form of western India. Lippan Kaam, Mud Relief Work or Mud Mirror Work is done inside huts in Kutch in Gujarat.  Lippan work is done mainly by women of Rabari community of Kutch. Women are so expert that they don't even trace or draw motif on wall.
The mud is prepared  by mixing clay with camel dung(as a binding agent as it contains fibers) and then kneaded with water. Glue is used to stick mirrors of different sizes and shapes like triangle, diamond, round and sometimes embroidered mirrors.
Work is usually done inside the huts called bhungas. These huts are made of mud and are known to be earth quack resistant.
If you want to explore more about this art click here. It's a very informative and interesting article.

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Soon I am going to do this lippan work in my home too (lots of incomplete project in a queue though). It looks so ethnic. and Indian. I totally love this work.

Have a wonderful weeekend and stay creative freinds!!

Linking it to Show And Tell Friday @ MyRomanticHome

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Wall Decor

Hello all my friends out there hope all of you enjoyed your weekend at its fullest and mine was a very creative one. My hubby and I created a wall collage in our living room....it was fun drilling the wall and then hanging our memories in form of lovely pictures. Then in the evening we just sit on couch and sipped a cup of ginger tea in front of that lovely wall and talked lot about memories behind every picture.

Our living room has got a new look now .....it looks so lively with all that pictures. I really loved the idea of putting up our family photographs, looking at those pictures brings a smile on our faces and relieves all stress.

Have a look friends and let me know your views. Here are before and after effects

Little bit of dull space

Now looks lively and cheerful

one more view

I am quite happy with it. As we bought this apartment 3 months back so its like a big blank canvas that I have to fill with my imaginations and colours lot more to come ......watch this space frequently and leave me some encouraging and inspiring words.

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Wall of fame!

Wall isn't just a wall it is your own canvas, blank canvas. If you consider that the simplicity is the best policy in case of wall, then rethink because having a cold blank wall shows your dull personality.  Everyone wishes to have a beautiful home. You can add drama to your space and for that you have to be little creative.

I have lots of ideas to share with you.  

First of all select the wall that is focal point of your place. Now you can adorn your wall with number of elements like...

Wallpaper

Using wallpaper is the easiest way to give a texture to the wall. Choose light colors if you have small rooms. If you want to create an accent wall then wallpaper on just one wall can create that perfect look.

Wall Cladding

Another idea of having a textured wall is wall cladding. Cladding is use of  material like wood, fabric and metal on wall, right from the floor to the ceiling. Wood is elegant and classic cladding material. Other cladding materials are fabric, metal, coconut husk or anything interesting around you.

Shelves
Shelves not only change the look but can solve purpose of storing some stuff or showcasing your accessories too. Shelve enhances the beauty of wall dramatically. 

Wall Hanging

You can use fabric, quilt, tapestry or any other cloth that is no longer in use but you just can't throw it away because of its beauty. You just need to be bit creative while using all these.

Framed Art                                                                                                                                              Use framed art work in interesting way to give your wall a warm and pleasing look. You can use single art piece or can create a gallery wall. Pictures can be your family photographs or art work done by any artist or your little one.

                                                                                                                                                                               

Wall Painting/Murals      

This can be a great fun for you. Add charm to your walls by painting either floral motifs or any other kind of art forms. It can be free hand or stenciled but outcome will definitely be rewarding.

• Click here to read about how I transformed one of the walls in my home.

Metal Work/Mirrors

Be it wooden, iron, brass or copper panels, you can use any kind of metal work according to your room's theme your taste. Mirrors are latest trend to give you an illusion of bigger space. 

Wall Decals

Wall decal is a cheapest and quickest way to add some drama to your walls. Decals come in myriad variety and can be chosen according to the room, for kids room some colourful and funky decals are available while for living room there are decals with some lovely quotes that says a lot about love & family. 

• Click here to read about which decal I chose for my living room. 
• Click here to see colourful & lovely decal in my son's room.

Last but not the least, lighting also plays an important role to add warmth and to illuminate the area.

Adding few of elements from these given ideas can transform your place from dull to elegant, pleasing and wonderful.

Hope you find these tips useful. 

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