The craft
5 steps. Many days. Endless patience.
A behind-the-scenes look at how each Lippan piece is born.
01
Sketching the design
Every piece begins on paper. We draw the motif to scale — mandalas, peacocks, elephants, or something new for a custom order.
02
Preparing the clay
Our clay mix is inspired by traditional recipes from Kutch — a blend that stays soft long enough to work with, and cures rock-solid.
03
Sculpting by hand
Ropes and dots of clay are rolled and pressed onto a wooden board — one line at a time. No molds, no shortcuts.
04
Placing the mirrors
Dozens of tiny mirrors are placed while the clay is still soft. This is the moment where the piece truly comes alive.
05
Curing & finishing
The piece is left to air-dry for several days, then sealed and painted with natural pigments in warm earth tones.
Want to see it in motion?
Every piece is filmed. Watch a full time-lapse on our YouTube channel.