Aipan is a ritualistic folk art drawn to commemorate auspicious occasions, festivals and rituals pertaining to ife and death. The art form is native to the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand. In this video, Aipan artisan Namita Tiwari talks about the traditional Kumaoni art, what it signifies, and how with her hard work and efforts, she is encouraging the popularity of the art form.