Rajasthan is among the richest states in the country in the field of arts and crafts. Rajasthan's art and crafts in the most brilliant forms evokes the rich traditions of its glorious past and makes for unmatched conversation pieces.
Jewelry of Rajasthan is world famous for its own unique style. Some of the traditional designs are rakhri, bala, bajuband, gajra, gokhru, jod, etc. worn by women. Men’s ornaments are chockers and earrings. Jaipur is famous expert centre for precious and semi-precious gem stones. Rajasthan excels in a wide range of ornaments-using Emerald, Diamond, Pearls, Garnet, Agate, etc. made especially in Jaipur and Jodhpur. The art of enamellings on gold or silver (Meenakari) is also done here using the raised-field style. Kundan is the art of setting precious stones in gold. With large variety of bangles and all varieties of stones can be purchased in Rajasthan.
Rajasthani tradition lies in its textile art. From attractive ranges of hand - block prints, tie and dye to embroidered fabrics with mirror work and the art of Khari is practiced over here. Both Jaipur and Jodhpur are major centres of laheriya, art of tie and dye. Rajasthan has a long and distinguished tradition of printing with finely carved wooden blocks and thus termed as Block Printing which is widely practiced at Sanganer and Bagru. Embroidered torans, odhnis, shawls, ghagras (long, flowing skirt) and blouses in sparkling colors with the shining of tiny mirrors or shishas, portrays creativity of needle work.
Leather craft and industry of Rajasthan has a long history. Leather shoes known as jootis or mojdis are made in Jaipur and Jodhpur. Embroidery known as kashida is done on the jootis mainly by the women. The distinctive feature of these shoes is that they have neither a left nor a right foot. Forming sizeable export market is the Rajasthani exquisite carpets in traditional and contemporary designs, displaying superb workmanship.
Miniature Paintings and marble and ivory carvings of Rajasthan are world famous for their creative designing. Paintings of Jaipur, Jodhpur, Nathwara and Kishangarh continue to paint fine works of art on handmade paper. The ancient tradition of scroll paintings in the form of Phads and Pichwais in bold vigorous lines and bright primary colors display much of the ancient Indian tradition. Miniature paintings are even done on marble. Marble from Rajasthan has been used for construction of famous monuments like Taj Mahal. White marble is painted, sometime with real gold. Even. Jaipur is the main centre for exquisite marble objects. For ivory carving Udaipur, Bharatpur and Jaipur are well known and ivory carvers from these places are generally favored by royal courts. The Bikaner Palace is equally prominent for its artistic ivory inlaid doors and one can take away carved ivory artifacts but the export of ivory in any form from India is strictly prohibited.
Jaipur is known for its regal blue-glazed pottery which can be easily spotted in the old city of Jaipur. An array of terracotta articles are produced in Rajasthan namely paper-thin pottery, painted pottery, white and red clay articles and terracotta wall plaques. The decorative, fragrant and aesthetic key chains in sandalwood carvings serve as souvenir of Rajasthan.
Adorning palaces and Havelis is the intricately designed and carved furniture of Rajasthan. The painted furniture and delicately carved wooden doors stands out with the fine embroidery work on it. Jodhpur wooden furniture is designed with typically ethnic color combinations with rich carved borders adding antique charm to them.
Creative work on stone, clay, leather, wood, ivory, glass, brass, silver, gold and textiles forms the rich traditional Rajasthan crafts and arts and thus it reflects the culturally rich Rajasthan with its vibrant colors. The artistic creativity with Holidays to Rajasthan purely reflects the ancient Indian way of life.
Jewelry of Rajasthan is world famous for its own unique style. Some of the traditional designs are rakhri, bala, bajuband, gajra, gokhru, jod, etc. worn by women. Men’s ornaments are chockers and earrings. Jaipur is famous expert centre for precious and semi-precious gem stones. Rajasthan excels in a wide range of ornaments-using Emerald, Diamond, Pearls, Garnet, Agate, etc. made especially in Jaipur and Jodhpur. The art of enamellings on gold or silver (Meenakari) is also done here using the raised-field style. Kundan is the art of setting precious stones in gold. With large variety of bangles and all varieties of stones can be purchased in Rajasthan.
Rajasthani tradition lies in its textile art. From attractive ranges of hand - block prints, tie and dye to embroidered fabrics with mirror work and the art of Khari is practiced over here. Both Jaipur and Jodhpur are major centres of laheriya, art of tie and dye. Rajasthan has a long and distinguished tradition of printing with finely carved wooden blocks and thus termed as Block Printing which is widely practiced at Sanganer and Bagru. Embroidered torans, odhnis, shawls, ghagras (long, flowing skirt) and blouses in sparkling colors with the shining of tiny mirrors or shishas, portrays creativity of needle work.
Leather craft and industry of Rajasthan has a long history. Leather shoes known as jootis or mojdis are made in Jaipur and Jodhpur. Embroidery known as kashida is done on the jootis mainly by the women. The distinctive feature of these shoes is that they have neither a left nor a right foot. Forming sizeable export market is the Rajasthani exquisite carpets in traditional and contemporary designs, displaying superb workmanship.
Miniature Paintings and marble and ivory carvings of Rajasthan are world famous for their creative designing. Paintings of Jaipur, Jodhpur, Nathwara and Kishangarh continue to paint fine works of art on handmade paper. The ancient tradition of scroll paintings in the form of Phads and Pichwais in bold vigorous lines and bright primary colors display much of the ancient Indian tradition. Miniature paintings are even done on marble. Marble from Rajasthan has been used for construction of famous monuments like Taj Mahal. White marble is painted, sometime with real gold. Even. Jaipur is the main centre for exquisite marble objects. For ivory carving Udaipur, Bharatpur and Jaipur are well known and ivory carvers from these places are generally favored by royal courts. The Bikaner Palace is equally prominent for its artistic ivory inlaid doors and one can take away carved ivory artifacts but the export of ivory in any form from India is strictly prohibited.
Jaipur is known for its regal blue-glazed pottery which can be easily spotted in the old city of Jaipur. An array of terracotta articles are produced in Rajasthan namely paper-thin pottery, painted pottery, white and red clay articles and terracotta wall plaques. The decorative, fragrant and aesthetic key chains in sandalwood carvings serve as souvenir of Rajasthan.
Adorning palaces and Havelis is the intricately designed and carved furniture of Rajasthan. The painted furniture and delicately carved wooden doors stands out with the fine embroidery work on it. Jodhpur wooden furniture is designed with typically ethnic color combinations with rich carved borders adding antique charm to them.
Creative work on stone, clay, leather, wood, ivory, glass, brass, silver, gold and textiles forms the rich traditional Rajasthan crafts and arts and thus it reflects the culturally rich Rajasthan with its vibrant colors. The artistic creativity with Holidays to Rajasthan purely reflects the ancient Indian way of life.
