Empowering the Women of Uttarakhand through the Traditional Folk Art of Aipan

Author(s)	MAMTA JOSHI LOHUMI, POOJA JOSHI
Country	India
Abstract	Kumaon in the Indian Himalayas is the birthplace of the well-known ritualistic folk art known as Aipan . The art is mostly performed at rites, ceremonies and important occasions in the home. According to practitioners, it calls forth a divine force that repels evil and gives luck. The art form is very imperative in terms of religion, culture and society. This paper explores the impact of Aipan art on cultural identity in Uttarakhand.The study aims to understand how this traditional art form contributes to cultural preservation and economic development.
Keywords	ritualistic, folk art, divine, cultural preservation
Field	Business Administration
Published In	Volume 6, Issue 6, November-December 2024
Published On	2024-11-18
Cite This	Empowering the Women of Uttarakhand through the Traditional Folk Art of Aipan - MAMTA JOSHI LOHUMI, POOJA JOSHI - IJFMR Volume 6, Issue 6, November-December 2024. DOI 10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i06.30858
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i06.30858
Short DOI	https://doi.org/g8rdx9

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