Aipan Hand-Painted Elephant and Lotus Motif Cushion Cover

This cushion cover showcases a hand-painted Aipan-inspired design on a deep red ochre (Geru) fabric. The central motif features a majestic white elephant, richly adorned with blue and gold patterns on its back, holding a vibrant pink lotus flower in its trunk. It is flanked by additional pink lotus blossoms with green stems. The central imagery is encircled by multiple white (Biswar) and yellow bands, typical of Aipan art. These include an inner band of intricate geometric serrated patterns, followed by a line of dots (Bindus), a band of yellow stylized petal motifs, and an outer ring of white linear geometric patterns. The edge of the cushion is framed by a white Aipan border featuring repetitive four-petal floral designs. This piece is ideal for enhancing home decor with traditional Kumaoni artistic heritage and symbolism of good fortune and purity associated with elephants and lotuses.