Alpona Hand Painted Black Tie

Alpana or Alpona is a traditional Bengali folk art form, celebrated for its intricate motifs, patterns, and symbols drawn on floors and walls, often during religious and festive occasions. Traditionally made using a paste of rice flour and water, this ritual art was predominantly created by rural women as part of household and community traditions.Each alpana carries symbolic meaning, often linked to bratas (religious fasts) and prayers for prosperity, purity, and blessings. Over time, the artform has transcended its ritual roots to inspire modern Indian art, seen in the works of legends like Jamini Roy, Abanindranath Tagore, Devi Prasad, and even in the early illustrations of Satyajit Ray. Today, alpanas continue to be an integral part of Bengal’s cultural identity, especially during grand festivals like Durga Puja.

To revive and celebrate the traditional Alpona art, many artists are working tirelessly to keep it alive. At Knottylooms, we bring this heritage to life in our handcrafted ties, where skilled artisans beautifully adapt the artform to give each piece a unique artistic touch.Traditionally created with rice flour paste, Alpona is reimagined by us using fabric colors—where white remains the central hue, enhanced with subtle touches of other colors to add depth and elegance. The result is a perfect blend of tradition and modern artistry, wearable in a contemporary form.

“This exquisite piece of art, handcrafted by an Alpona artist from Bengal, beautifully depicts lotus and leaf motifs in traditional Alpona style. Designed in a soothing palette of white and blue, it carries the essence of heritage while adding a touch of refined elegance.”