The art of crafting mud-mirror work is generally known as ‘Lippan Kaam’ in Western India. It is also known as Chittar Kaam. The traditional mud art form embellished with mirrors originated from Kutch, Gujarat. This mud relief work is usually done inside and outside walls of mud huts known as Bhungas. These huts are made of clay and are plastered with Lippan. The word ‘Lippan’ means clay or dung and the word ‘Kaam’ denotes work. Irfan from Bhuj is an artisan who is well versed in his works on a mud-mirror painting. He has experience of fourteen years in the field of mud mirror work.
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