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Where to Find Authentic Souvenirs in Uttarakhand.

Uttarakhand, located in the Indian Himalayas, is a treasure trove of traditional crafts and authentic souvenirs. The state's rich cultural heritage is reflected in its vibrant arts and crafts, making it a perfect destination for travelers looking to bring home a piece of its unique charm. Here are some of the finest traditional crafts Uttarakhand has to offer: 1. Aipan Art: Find Aipan art in Almora, Nainital, where intricate geometric and nature-inspired patterns are often used in rituals and home decorations. These designs can be found on coasters, wall hangings, and canvases.

2. Ringaal Handicrafts: Explore the Kumaon Region, where local artisans skillfully craft ringsaal into various items such as baskets, trays, and decorative pieces. These eco-friendly products support sustainable living and are not only beautiful but also beautiful.

3. Woolen Shawls and Garments: Bageshwar, Almora, and Kausani are known for their quality woolen garments, often made from sheep or angora wool. Local markets and specialty shops offer a wide range of handwoven and hand-knitted woolen products that are perfect for souvenirs.

4. Copperware: Discover copperware in Almora, Kumaon Region, where skilled artisans create beautiful and functional items such as utensils, decorative plates, and religious idols. Visit local bazaars in Almora and other parts of the Kumaon region to find exquisite copperware pieces.

5. Wooden Crafts: Visit Munsiyari, Dehradun, and Munsiyari for high-quality wooden crafts, including small trinkets and larger decorative pieces.

6. Hand-Painted Candles: Nainital is famous for its hand-painted candles, which come in various shapes, sizes, and designs. These colorful candles are a popular souvenir for visitors.

7. Kumaoni Jewelry: Find Kumaoni jewelry in Almora, Pithoragarh, where intricate designs and silver-made earrings, nose rings, necklaces, and bangles are crafted with precision.

8. Jute Products: Dehradun and Haridwar have several markets and shops where you can find a good selection of jute products.

Tips for buying authentic souvenirs include visiting local markets, looking for cooperative stores that promote and sell local crafts, and checking for craft fairs. Bringing home a piece of Uttarakhand's heritage is a wonderful way to remember your travels and support local artisans

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MIA since last few weeks, no points for guessing - Diwali preparations and it looks like it still continues 🙈🙈 Managed to completely this diwali special fusion of mandala with the kumaoni art ''AIPAN''- probably the most pahadi thing I have ever done being a pahadi. AIPAN is a traditional art form from Kumaon which was originally made using geru (wet ochre mud) and biswar (rice paste). It was made on walls and floors back in the day but now it is made on different mediums and objects. 🌸 This one here is a "LAKSHMI PEETH" which is a Diwali special aipan. Lakshmi peeth is created for the temple area where Godess Lakshmi sits. The main motif in a Lakshmi peeth is a star shaped motif having the footprints of Lakshmi ji 🌸 An aipan has some important elements without which it is considered as incomplete such as - dots, vasodhara (grouped lines in odd numbers - seen in the border), himachal (elevating lines seen in the 2nd circle), the 9 dot swastik, chakra, surya etc. I am not a trained aipan artist so I might have missed a few elements, please let me know if you know of anything I missed 🤗 https://www.instagram.com/p/CWGiIx-hz8B/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Remarkable Resilience: Project Aipan

Preetika Sah is a designer from the Indian Himalayas we collaborated with to create a collection inspired by the traditional folk art of her community. The Aipan tradition is slowly diminishing through the age of time, and in a community where art is so intrinsically interrelated with their culture, to lose one is to lose the other. 

Over the years, many from Kumaon have migrated to cities and markets are now selling instant available Aipan art, under these changes the artistic expression of Aipan has been practiced less and less. Determined to revive the culture, Preetika created Project Aipan as a continuation of the narrative that existed in the generations before her. It is through Preetika’s efforts with Project Aipan that we get a glimpse of what enduring tenacity looks like.

Can you share more about Project Aipan?

Project Aipan is my small effort to revive the diminishing art and culture of Kumaon. The name Aipan, is derived from a form of art traditionally done by women, passed on from mothers to their daughters. When I think of my childhood spent on the hills, I think of the cold red clay my mother mixed with water to create a canvas, and we would create intricate geometric patterns of the Aipan art with rice paste. Drawn on walls and doorways as a guard against negativity and evil, Aipan holds great significance in our culture as it marks festivals, celebrations, births and deaths in the Kumaon region.

What is your motivation behind deciding to continue the narrative of the Kumaoni culture?

"We shape our dwellings, and afterwards our dwellings shape us." - Winston Churchill. 

Home is a special place for everyone, and I think it's a motivation big enough for you to be able to relive and represent those moments you have experienced.

What did your family think of your efforts in Project Aipan?

My family has always been supportive of all my efforts, Project Aipan has been very special to us! Coming from a family that weighs happiness by passion and creativity, they were proud to see that I was able to make people so far away from home aware of our culture. My father, who is usually a reticent man, recently told me how proud he is of my work and the conversation it inspired beyond our community.

Were there moments where you felt discouraged by the progress of Project Aipan?

Not once did I think that the progress of Project Aipan was discouraging. What matters the most is to take small steps forward in the right direction, I am positive everything will make sense in the end.

You mentioned that you want to create dialogue through Project Aipan, to make people aware of the existence of the Kumaon culture and inspire more people to work towards preserving it - has there been moments of that?

I am certain there are more people than before that know of Kumaon now. My friends, family and colleagues have largely been instrumental in creating this dialogue by word of mouth. A colleague of mine, his mother bought a pair of pants in the United States and she loved them. Others have similar stories. Every time people wear those pants, they will have a story to tell. There have been various instances where people were curious to know the story behind the prints and how it related to my culture.

With everything going on in the world today, it’s a pulsing reminder that there is still a lot of room for change and progress, especially for women. But celebration coexists with struggle and now, more than ever, we want to celebrate the remarkable resilience of women, individuals who find the strength and passion to go on despite their circumstances.

Tell us about a female figure in your life (who’s not your mom, because we all know they’re #1 in our lives) that embodies remarkable resilience at hello@matterprints.com

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