Kaavi art is a form of murals found in Konkan region especially in temples of Goa, parts of coastal Maharashtra and Karnataka. Kaavi murals can also be seen in old houses, small shrines. The term Kaav in Konkani refers to Indian red pigment which is the only color used in this painting, is obtained from the laterite soil. Artistically drawn and well executed, reddish brown murals against white sandblasted backgrounds are the specialties of Kaavi art.