Potential and prospects in traditional folk art of Kumaun (Aipan) for livelihood upliftment of rural people in Uttarakhand

Satish Chandra Arya

Uttarakhand, Kumaun, Traditional Folk Art, AIPAN, Livelihood, Skill Development, Entrepreneurship Development

‘AIPAN’ is a traditional folk art widely practiced in Kumaun region of Uttarakhand state. The history of this art in Kumaon is centuries old. Aipan has been an integral part of the lifestyle of the Kumaun since time immemorial. Aipan art is very important in almost every event and religious rites of Kumaon. AIPAN has good demand in the market due to its religious content, traditional values and a unique kind of art type. It has good demand in Uttarakhand as well the others state of India. Due to its importance, prevalence and good market demand, its importance as an alternative form of livelihood increases considerably. Aipan art can be practiced by local people for their income generation. It is very easy to make and it can be drawn by everyone men, women, old and young and incur a low input cost of materials. The use of Aipan art is no longer limited to homes and outposts only. At present, where migration has become a problem in Uttarakhand, then there is a need to find such alternatives so that employment opportunities can be provided to the rural people.

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"Potential and prospects in traditional folk art of Kumaun (Aipan) for livelihood upliftment of rural people in Uttarakhand", IJSDR - International Journal of Scientific Development and Research (www.IJSDR.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.7, Issue 12, page no.1181 - 1183, December-2022, Available :https://ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR2212192.pdf

Volume 7 Issue 12, December-2022

Pages : 1181 - 1183

Paper Reg. ID: IJSDR_203298

Published Paper Id: IJSDR2212192

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Research Area: Social Science and Humanities 

Country: Almora, Uttarakhand, India

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