Explanation:

Plastering the walls with mud and drawing ferns, plants, several other fascinating motifs has been a way of life of the woman of Punjab. They have also been making paper mache utencils made by mixing paper and various kinds of earth, for storing house hold necessities in colourful designs.

The mudwalls of the rural houses in Punjab are painted on festive occasions like Dushera, Karva chauth( the day on which fast is observed by the women for the well being of their husbands), Holi, Diwali etc.. One is spellbound by the attractive and intricaterly composed patterns and designs painted on the mudwalls which are intended to invoke the blessings and welcome Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and plenty. These drawing are mostly done by the women. The art of mudwall paintings in Punjab is called Chowk-Poorana