Lippan Art — A Complete Beginner's Guide to Kutch Mirror Work
Lippan Art is a 500-year-old craft from the Kutch region of Gujarat. Originally practised by women of the Rabari and Mutwa communities, it was used to decorate the interior walls of mud homes.
The Tradition Behind the Craft
The word lippan refers to the mud-and-cow-dung plaster that Kutchi women historically applied to their home walls. Embedded into this plaster were abhla — small circular mirrors — arranged in concentric geometric patterns.
The Materials: What Makes Lippan Art Work
Clay compound (Fevicryl Mouldit), convex mirrors, acrylic paints, and an MDF board or terracotta surface are the core materials used in Lippan Art.
The Process: Step by Step
Base coat, pattern sketch, clay application, mirror placement, and painting with metallic acrylics — the process takes 90 minutes to 2 hours in a guided workshop session.
Why Lippan Art Works So Well in a Group
Geometric patterns are inherently forgiving, mirror placement produces repeatable small successes, and every finished piece looks different despite being made with the same materials.
Who Should Try a Lippan Art Workshop
Kraftykinni runs Lippan Art workshops across Delhi, Gurgaon, and Noida for corporate teams, schools, and private events. Groups from 20 to 200+, starting at Rs. 600 per person.
Contact: kraftykinni@gmail.com | +91 9599622210
Service area: Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida and online pan-India
Pricing: ₹600–₹800 per person, all materials included