Mud work in Punjab is a traditional art form rooted in rural homes, where it is used to decorate walls, courtyards, and kitchen spaces.
Mud work is a decorative relief work made using clay and mud, often painted or embedded with mirrors. It is both functional and ornamental.
It is created by mixing mud with clay and straw and applying it to walls as the base. The artist shapes patterns, floral motifs, and geometrical designs in relief. Embellishments like mirrors, stones, or paint are added for detail.
The materials used for this art are locally sourced mud, clay, and straw and mirrors, stones, or natural pigments for decoration.
Punjab mud work is known for its freehand shaping and layering of mud to create raised patterns and embedding mirrors or painting for a vibrant finish. The symmetrical and floral designs dominate the aesthetics.
