Lippan Art – Bring Indian mural art to life
A centuries-old mud craft from the region of Gujarat, India. Originally used to decorate murals on mud hut walls. Using clay lines and various mirror shapes to create intricate patterns, depicting life in the villages and geometric patterns. Often painted white to reflect the heat and keep the huts cool. Mirrors were also used to ward off the evil eye, it is believed that if anyone cast negativity on your home, the sentiment would be reflected off your home and back onto them via the mirrors.
Have fun with us creating your own miniature piece and bring Indian mural art to life with this great piece for your home.
Event Information
Price: £30.00
Course Weeks: 1
Room: Cruse Room
Campaign: Saturday School Summer 2026
Customer Information: All materials will be provided to create a Lippan artwork
Your Tutor
Name: Shree Desai
Bio: Shree (Shraddha) Desai is a Textile Designer & Textile Art Workshop leader. After studying for MA in Textile Design from the National Institute of Design in India, she established her own textile production business, Kalarshi, creating bespoke art pieces for a range of clients as well as hosting independent exhibitions. She experiments with the construction of fabric to create unique artworks achieved by altering the fabric texture, colours and designs. Working with textured yarn, unconventional materials and various dying and weaving techniques, she creates fabrics that are truly innovative. Shree is now an active member of the Herts Visual Arts forum in Hertfordshire and is passionate about teaching, running a variety of textile based workshops for adults and children including Tie & dye, Silk painting, Batik, Weaving, and Block printing.
Department: Arts & Crafts