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| Arts & Crafts of Rajasthan |
| Rajasthan is among the richest state in the country
as far as the fields of arts and crafts is concerned. Rajasthan
has created and preserved rich craft heritage which includes
fabulous fabrics in lovely prints, precious and semi-precious
stones, Kundan Meenakari Jewellery, embroidered leather work,
other hand crafted items of wood, ivory, lac, glass, brass,
silver and gold. |
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Carpets and durries
| The hand knotted woolen carpets of Tonk,
Bikaner, and Jaipur are generally based on Persian styles.
The traditional cotton durries of Jaipur, Jodhpur are
mostly in pastle shades with geometrical motifs design. |
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Leather
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Leather is also an essential raw material
for making musical instruments such as the tabla, dhol,
kamaycha. These instruments are used by Rajasthani folk
musicians. The world fame jootis are made from leather
having artistically emroidered uppers. These are incredibly
comfortable and sturdy. Jaipur, Jodhpur, Barmer and
Jaisalmer are traditionally known for these footwear.
Bikaner is known for its painted lamp shades, shields
and vases made from camel hide .Designer hand-bags,
purses, belts, hats, stools and collapsible chairs with
graphic embroideries made from leather at Tilonia village
near Ajmer is also example of good craft manship.
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Paintings
| Painting of Rajasthan miniature and folk
are known all over the world for treatment and composition,
color scheme and subjecting. Use of vibrant colours, bold
lines, two dimensional treatment of figures and entire
composition distributed in compartments are some of the
unique features of these paintings, popularly known as
‘phad’ paintings. |
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Wall Paintings
| Palaces, Havelies, even huts are commonly
having Walls and ceilings covered with colorful paintings
in Rajasthan. Some of the finest paintings can be seen
in havelis of the Shekhawati region and the ancient towns
of Bundi and Kota. And some of the most humorous on the
walls of houses tucked away in the lanes of Jaisalmer. |
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| Pottery |
| Palaces, Havelies, even huts are commonly
having Walls and ceilings covered with colorful paintings
in Rajasthan. Some of the finest paintings can be seen
in havelis of the Shekhawati region and the ancient towns
of Bundi and Kota. And some of the most humorous on the
walls of houses tucked away in the lanes of Jaisalmer. |
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| Textiles |
| Rajasthani textiles come in a fascinating
range of dyed and block-printed fabric which are further
embroidered. Each region has its own special color scheme,
design and technique. Hand-block printed textiles of the
townships of Sanganer and Bagru near Jaipur have won the
hearts of millions at home and abroad. Jaipur's quilts
are a hot favorite with most tourists. Tie-and-dye textiles,
called bandhej or bandhani are an important Rajasthani
craft. Different methods are used to tie the fabric into
small points and produce various patterns like lehariya,
mothda, ekdali and shikari. The best bandhej comes from
Sikar and Jodhpur, while Jaipur, Barmer, Pali, Udaipur
and Nathdwara are the other centers. Zari and gota are
lavishly used in bridal and formal costumes. One can pick
up saris or even cushion covers with this elaborate mettalic
thread embroidery. |
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| Puppets |
| Puppets is an ancient and popular form of
folk entertainment. No village fair, no religious festival
and no social gathering in Rajasthan can be complete without
Puppets. With their sparkling eyes and brightly colored
dresses, the kathputlis , gives unforgettable experience. |
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