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Wooden Furniture
Rajasthan is renowned for its rich and exotic tradition of wooden handicrafts. Especially
its wooden furniture presents an image of exquisite culture. The State is a wide
coliseum of numerous styles and forms of wooden furniture ranging from painted furniture
to latticework on wood. Because of its royal patronage, this form of art became
very popular and provided affluent tradition of craft to the state.
Rajasthani havelis and princely palaces are pride signatories of rich wooden tradition
in state. In the medieval times this folk art from Rajasthan, gain extraordinary
response because of its exquisite appearances and powerful support by the princely
families.
Even today the furniture from Rajasthan is quite unique and popular through out
the country. Rajasthan holds the privilege as the only state where the latticework
on wood is done. Especially the ravishing royal palaces are the finest example of
latticework done here. Mehrangarh Fort is one of the finest among Rajasthani forts.
Situated in Jodhpur stands beautifully with its magnificent and majestic structure
is a fine example of latticework.
Even in the pink city of Jaipur stands Hawa Mahal a finest example of Rajput style
of architecture that partly holds beautiful latticework. In various cities of Rajasthan
one can find elegant painted furniture in the forms of screens, doors, caskets and
chairs etc.
The cities like Jodhpur, Kishangarh are vary much popular in this form of art. Regions
like Ramgarh and Shekhavati are acknowledged for their beautiful tradition of ornamental
wooden furniture featured with floral designs. The furniture coming from Shekhavati
is created from local timbers like Sheesham (Dilbergia Sissoo), Mango and Babool
holds popular demand in market. Rajasthani wooden furniture appears in various designs,
styles, patterns with distinct quality and are assigned to particular region or
place. Carved furniture from Jodhpur and Barmer holds distinct identity for their
handsome creation. Barmeri furniture holds special place in the wooden handicrafts
from India. Derived from its native place called Barmer, a small town situated deep
in the heart of Thar Desert of Rajasthan.
The part of Lunkaransar is famous for its Pidha Furniture. Commonly used in the
marriage ceremony and are made in a wooden frame with a woven seat in geometric
patterns either using cotton yarn or goat hair. Every part of Rajasthan acknowledges
special variety of furniture with its own uses and qualities. With its long and
prosperous tradition of wooden furniture this Desert State has become paradise for
art lovers and collectors. Its antique reproduction also possesses the elegance
of work combined with sophistication and beauty.
Rajasthan also holds the privilege as one of the big exporters of wooden handicrafts
as there is a large amount of demand to the Rajasthani products. Especially the
south Asian countries are the big markets for Rajasthani wooden material. To take
example China is a main importer for these products though it is very restricted
due to govt. control but still manages to feel its presence at the international
level.
The Rajasthani furniture exhibits the cultural affluence and glory. Each and every
piece on wood whether tables, chairs, stools, chests creates an impression of valuable
possession to have. Whether classy inlay work, painted elegance of furniture or
colourful scenes with beautiful carving all these varieties from Rajasthan decorates
your beautiful home with the impression of excellence.
Markets to Purchase Furniture in Rajasthan
Its easy to spot the painted furniture of Jodhpur and Kishangarh, consisting of
screens, doors, traditional caskets, low tables and chairs. The delicately carved
wooden doors from Ramgarh, Shekhawati and Bikaner are quite attractive too. Even
the craftsmen from Barmer specialize in the art of wood carving, specially doors,
roofs, cradles and tables.
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