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Jaipur Handicrafts :-
Rajasthan is among the richest states in the country.
May be it was a result of a war like life style of people of
Rajasthan which sharpened the creative senses, artistic skills
and inspired them to create the best and richest of arts. Rajasthan
has created and preserved rich craft heritage which includes
fabulous fabrics in lovely prints, precious and semiprecious
stones, Kundan Meenakari Jewelry, 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 pastel
shades with geometrical motifs design. These can brighten
any dullest floor. Woolen Namda of Tonk (non woven) are
equally popular. |
| The Meenakari is
known as, the setting of precious stones into gold and
the enameling of gold. This intricate art was brought
in Jaipur by Raja Mansingh of Amer by inviting some skilled
workers from Lahore. The art grown over the years. Jaipur
Meenakari is famous for it's delicacy and colourfulness.
Alwar, Pratapgarh and Nathdwara are other centers, which
produce fine quality enamel work. |
jewelry :-
Rajasthan is rich in jewelry, each area having it's own
unique style. Some of the traditional design are rakhri,
bala, bajuband, gajra, gokhru, jod, etc. tribal women
wear heavy, simply crafted silver jewelry . Men also wear
ornaments in the form of chockers and earrings.
During Mughal Empire, Rajasthan became a major canter
for production of fine kind of jewelry It was a true blend
of the Mughal with the Rajasthani craftsman ship. The
Mughals brought sophisticated design and new technical
know-how of the Persians origin with them. |
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. |
| Ivory is often used
to make Jewellery, especially bangles, which are considered
an essential part of bridal Jewellery. The bangles are
often over laid with gold. They are often dyed in various
colors, though the most popular one is red. Ivory is also
inlaid and shaped into intricate items of great beauty.
Miniature paintings were also executed on the ivory. |
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Elephant
festivals in Jaipur |
The giant
pets run races and play polo at Chaugan in Jaipur, the venue
of the Elephant Festival, with their long trunks during the
festival. There are dancers, musicians and a large number
of onlookers who come there to witness this majestic event.
The painted elephants covered with richly embroidered velvets
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Temple
of Jaipur |
An
ancient pilgrimage spot where the great saint Galav is believed
to have spent his life and did his meditation; Galta is situated
10 km from Jaipur on Jaipur-Agra highway near Sisodia Rani
Ka Bagh. It is known maily for its temples, pavilions, natural
springs and holy 'kunds'. more...... |
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