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Shopping in Rajasthan
The state of Rajasthan is famous all over the world for its unique culture and traditions.
The medieval period, especially the last few centuries, have left an incredible
impression upon the coming generations. The arts and crafts, monuments, traditional
practices and the distinctive outlook give it an identity of its own.
One can bring home a good experience and some great souvenirs from this popular
state. Exquisite furniture, leather products, pottery, metal craft, textiles, jewellery
are some of the treasures you can buy from the markets of Rajasthan.
Every city or town of Rajasthan has some artifacts or antiquity which accounts for
the speciality of its markets.
Some popular shopping artifacts of Rajasthan have been given below:
Blue Pottery | Carpets and Dhurries |
Jaipuri Razai | Jewellery |
Leatherware | Metal Crafts | Paintings |
Puppets | Textiles | Woodworks
Blue Pottery
If you want to understand the true concept of Heritage in India then Rajasthan is
an ideal place for you to begin with. It upholds the tradition and culture of the
Rajputs at its best.
Situated on the Thar Desert with the Aravalli range bordering it, Rajasthan tells of the many battles fought and won by the heroic Rajputs. The many palaces, forts, temples, havelis, all tell of an ancient tale. The palaces and havelis constructed in marble and sandstone are like a dream woven in stone amidst the desert topography. Rajasthani Art is held in high esteem all throughout the world....more on Blue Pottery Carpets and Dhurries
Rajasthani hand-woven cotton durries also called Panja durries, are known for
their remarkable geometric patterns and colors. They not only command sizable markets
in India, but also overseas.
The dhurrie, a simple rug that was once used as an underlay, has now become one
of the state's best known weaving traditions. Weavers sit on looms in villages,
creating an interesting blend of patterns- mostly geometric, sometimes floral- in
an exciting combination of colours. Made from cotton yarn, in areas such as Bikaner
and Jaisalmer, the camel-hair, woolen dhurrie too is available....more on
Carpets and Dhurries
Jaipuri Razai
Jaipur is well known for its soft and featherweight quilts. The quilts are available
in striking colors with Sanganeri prints, bright tie-dyed materials, prints on cotton
and velvet to suit your mood.
In the Indian state of Rajasthan, quilt-makers have developed a tradition of making
a warm, snuggly, lightweight quilt called a Jaipuri razai. Although the name seems
exotically foreign to Anglophones, the translation is fairly straightforward....more
on Jaipuri Razai
Jewellery
The Rajasthan, men and women traditionally wore necklace, armlets, anklets, earrings
and rings. With the advent of the Mughal Empire, Rajasthan became a major centre
for production of the finest kind of jewellery. It was a true blend of Mughal with
the Rajasthani craftsmanship.
The Mughals brought sophisticated design & technical know-how of the Persians with
them. The common link was the inherently decorative nature of the Muslim and Hindu
Art....more on Jewellery
Leatherware
Leather ware industry in the state of Rajasthan employs both men and women. The
shoes and sandals are cut and stitched by the men who also undertake tanning of
the leather, while the women take on the embroidery and decoration aspect of these.
The decoration of the footwear is done with sequin, beads, golden and colored thread.
Tilonia village near Ajmer is known for the graphic patterns made on the indigenous
leather products. ...more on Leatherware
Metal Crafts
Metal craft is an art form that has been passed down the generations from a long
period of time. It is important type of handicraft that has flourished in India
with its excellent artistry and exquisite work. The royal metal wares and the beautiful
ornamentations in metal artefacts have always won the hearts of all with their intricate
work and style.
The metal crafts of Rajasthan comprises of artistic brass work, enamelled and engraved
silverware & metalware....more on Metal Crafts
Paintings
Rajasthans role in the development of Indian art has been very important. The decoration
of dwellings and other household objects was put one aspect of the creative genius
of the Rajasthani. The world of miniature paintings is perhaps the most fascinating
and the distinctive styles that have existed here are renowned the world over. From
the 16th century onwards there flourished different schools of paintings like the
mewar school, the Bundi-Kota kalam, the Jaipur, Bikaner, Kishangarh and Marwar schools....more
on Paintings
Puppets or Kathputli
The toys made in Bassi are inspired by locals & legends. The little cosmetic box
called Shringardani is traditionally given to a bride on her wedding day and is
a toy for children as well. Wooden toys made in Udaipur are very popular. Soft tinted
clay toys are made in Merta, in Nagaur district. Toy makers of Jaipur make elephants
and horses of stuffed cloth, decorated with tinsel ot embroidered cloth. Brilliantly
colored birds and animals of papier mache are also a favourite....more on
Puppets or Kathputli
Textiles
The Textile of Rajasthan has a fascinating range of dyed and block printing fabrics.
Each state has its own special colour-scheme design and technique.
Rajasthani textiles come in an attractive range of hand-block prints, tie & dye,
embroidered fabrics with mirror work. The art of Khari or over printing in gold
is also practiced here. The Bandhni or tie & dye work comes from Sikar, Jodhpur,
Udaipur, etc. Light and painstakingly printed Kota Doria sarees are a range with
women during the hot summer season....more on
Textiles
Woodworks
Wood - sometimes plain often painted - is used to make everything from furniture
to artifacts. While the furniture ranges from the made-as old that is such a range
all over the world, its contemporary variants include chairs with painted backs,
camel-hide stools, marble-top tables and carved cabinets.
Artifacts include a range of animal - horses, elephants, parrots - that are beautifully
painted as well as boxes, chests snuff boxes and other interesting paraphernalia
including dancing figurines and dwarpals or guardians of the doors....more on
Woodworks
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