Alpona, an ancient tradition, this laborious ritual of finger-painting folk art from Bengal, India is called ‘Alpona’ and has roots in Sanskrit word ‘alimpan’, which means ‘to coat’ or ‘plaster’. Some believe introduction of Alpona in Bengal can be non-Aryan in origin, derived from ‘ailpona’- the art of making ‘ails’ or embankment, believed to keep homes, neighbourhoods or villages safe and prosperous. Alpona is an auspicious design that is created on the day of worshipping goddess Lakshmi, most Bengali homes will find artistic motifs of Alpona drawn across floors. Motifs of sun, lotus, fish, swastika, owl, snake, footprints of goddess Lakshmi, or even abstract designs will welcome the Goddess of Wealth to their homes. This workshop will be delivered by renowned artist from Kolkata, India. More details will follow soon. Please check back