Welcome to Arora Mud Art!

At Arora Mud Art, we are passionate about creating unique and exquisite artworks using mud as our primary medium. Our aim is to bring the beauty of nature into your living spaces through our carefully handcrafted mud art pieces. With a perfect blend of creativity, craftsmanship, and a touch of earthiness, we create stunning artworks that resonate with both aesthetics and sustainability.

Through our social media channels, we provide a glimpse into our artistic journey and showcase our latest creations. Follow us on Instagram (@arora_mud_art) and like our Facebook page (aroramudart) to stay updated with our latest artworks, behind-the-scenes insights, and upcoming exhibitions.

Tracing the Craft

Mud work is one of the oldest crafts of the Kutch region. From mud work paintings, exclusive potteries to terracotta this place has offered all of it. Lippan Kaam is the traditional mural craft of Kutch that can be traced back to centuries when this craft was used to strengthen mud houses for prevention against natural calamities.

If you have any questions, custom order inquiries, or simply want to connect with us, please don't hesitate to reach out. You can contact us via email at aroramudartbhuj@gmail.com, through Whatsapp at +91 997962226, or by calling us directly at +91 9979662226. We value your feedback and are always excited to hear from art enthusiasts like you.

Thank you for visiting Arora Mud Art. We look forward to sharing the beauty and creativity of our mud artworks with you, and we hope our pieces bring a touch of natural elegance into your surroundings.

Steps to Mud Work

Making dough

The mud is mostly from Bhuj, which is golden brown in color which is perfect for the art, The dough is kneaded for a uniform texture.

Shaping dough

The artisan then takes tiny portions of the dough to give them a cylindrical shape of varying thickness. He does so by rolling the dough on the floor, or, in between the palms.

Drawing Motifs

The wooden panel is marked with outlines according to the desired design. The cylindrical shapes made from dough is used to outline the design which define the framework of the craft.

Embedding Mirrors

The fourth step is to embed the mirrors and sequins in the motifs and patterns drawn. The mirrors used for the decoration are called aabhla. They come in myriad shapes including round, diamond, and triangular.

Clay Painting

In the last step, the dried clay is coated with white clay from the salty marshland. It can be left white/mud color or bright colours can be painted , but many artisans keep it in the color of mud to keep it real.

Drying Clay

The fifth step is to dry the clay. The artwork is left to dry in the sun for about 3 to 5 days. During this period of drying, the clay hardens and becomes a strong surface.