
Lippan Art or Mud Mirror Art is a traditional art form from the Kutch region of Gujrat, India. It is created by making a mix of clay or plaster, pasting small mirror pieces (abhla) for sparkle and reflection, and making beautiful designs on it as well.
This art form is over 300 years old. It was mainly done by the women to decorate the walls of their round mud houses. The mirror in the art would reflect sunlight helping to brighten houses. It reflects their religious beliefs, culture and daily life through the designs like flowers, birds, elephants and peacocks. The art was usually made in white, with designs shaped by hand.
Today, Lippan art has moved from village walls to urban homes, galleries and exhibitions. Artists now use wood, canvas, paints, MDF boards and ready-made mirrors. This beautiful form of art is generally used to decorate walls, mirrors, clocks, nameplates, trays and wall hangings.