Romance Of Rajasthan
Concept, Colour and Culture – Rajasthan is beyond comparison. From jewellery, painting, leatherwear, furniture to world famous signature costumes from Rajasthan, art and culture here is stupendous and world acclaimed. An ethnic spell brings an aura of Rajasthan authenticity to the simplest of forms. Come aboard as we take you to a mesmeric Art and Crafts of Rajasthan tour!
It is not surprising that when individuals the world over, call Rajasthan a Treasure-Trove of Handicrafts and a Shoppers' Paradise. There is an abundance of rich colour and intricate workmanship in the crafted works of Rajasthan. They are a tribute to human refinement and sensibility to the stark sandy dunes and dessert environment. You will be astound to spot that every single item here is embellished to a regal outlook – from human attire to that of camels!
Our art and crafts Rajasthan tours back tracks you to those spots and famous market places which reflects the culture of art ones appreciated and donned by emperors themselves. History of Rajasthan unlocks several facts on how kings and emperors appreciated and encouraged intricate art on wood and fabrics. The stallions and elephants that took the warriors to fights got the same consideration jewelled seats and intricate silver artwork was only a portion of the decorations that were utilized to embellish them.
Here are some art and crafts of Rajasthan that mesmerize the entire globe till date.
Carpets and dhurries
Eye grabbing floor carpets and dhurries, scrupulously crafted with hand turn an ordinary floor into a royal one. Bikaner and Jaisalmer enjoy a worldwide fame for their supply to the world dhurries made of camel wool. Jail Carpets from Bikaner accentuate the floors of many in national and internal households.
Ivory Carvings
Ones favoured and encouraged by members of royal parlance, Ivory carving still hold eminence in the markets of Udaipur, Jaipur and Bharatpur. Jodhpur, however, is known for Ivory bangles. Peek into the Bikaner palace to get a glimpse of royal usage of ivory on the magnificent doorways.
Fabrics
Printed costumes to that embroidered ones, each steal away heaps of attentions. Batik, block printing, dye and tie each excel in enduring workmanship. Take a stroll into the vibrant markets of Jodhpur and Sikar for exclusive tie and dye designs with staunching and beautiful bandhani prints. Barmer and Jaiselmer has reverse block prints excellence to pop your eyes with awe! Sikar, Jhunjhunu and Bikaner has got real intricate mirror work to serve your connoisseur.
Wooden carvings and furniture
The Hawa Mahal stands testimony to the symphony of Rajasthan. Feed your sight and fuel your imagination with exclusive wooden work that descended down from the experts of bygone era. The remarkable spots are Shekhawati and Bikaner for conventional woodwork, Jodhpur and Kishangarh for painted wooden furniture, Bikaner, Barmer for woodcarvings, Shekhawati and Ramgarh for gently cut wooden doorways.