Mud Murals and Paintings/Abharai of Kutch, Gujarat

Elaborate mud murals and paintings which decorate walls, furniture, and the shelves where kitchenware is stored, called Abharai murals and paintings can be seen in homes in Kutch. Designs are similar to the embroidery motifs with borders, patterns, circles, squares and other geometric shapes combined with images of animals, birds, insects, and trees. These home decorations are embellished with mica, mirrors and embossed metal.