Category:
Concrete in Daily Life
Title:
Alpona - Ajoy Dutta
Description:
Alpana is a traditional Bengali folk art, originally painted on floors or walls with a mixture of rice powder or white paint. It is a symbol of auspicious deeds, used by women to decorate their homes during weddings, pujas, festivals and festivals. This art, which comes from the Sanskrit word 'alimpan' (to apply), depicts foliage, geometric designs or symbolic motifs. Santipur, Nadia, West Bengal, India
