Rajasthan, where Tradition is given value more than
any other things. It can be seen immensely colored with
peoples wearing Turban of vivid attire and the wo men
folk bejeweled with chunky silver ornaments, necklace,
waist bands, bracelets all giving it the surname of
a Haute-culture atmosphere in the Country of India.
The royal Maharajas and the courts produced the finest
musicians, architects, sculptures, artisans and writers.
These great skilled men had left behind a legacy of
art, craft and antique treasures that are the pride
of Rajasthan today.
Famed as the perfect Shopper's Destination, here craftsmen
still continue to churn out the very best and fabulous
range of creation employing the age old traditional
skills, which they had perfected with the passing years.
From the ravishing tie and die fabric, fine block printed
textiles, soft silk to splendid furniture every thing
is the best. The lacquer & the filigree work, stones
cut out very carefully and gems to ornate jewellery,
the blue pottery all are enticing to the eyes.
The entire state is a treasure of the best Indian handicrafts,
that have till now able to attract tourists from all
over the world. Visitors can shop for some of the fabulous
fabrics, in prints, precious and semi-precious stones,
Kundan and Minakari enameling in gold and silver jewellery,
embroidered leather shoes or Jhuttis. In the craft makings
the blue pottery, miniature Paintings, carpets, blankets,
beautiful Trinkets are the glamorous wardrobe of the
State of Rajasthan.Jaipur : The jewellers of Jaipur are renowned
all over the world. Silver, Gold works of the highest
quality, Lac bangles are its special attractions. The
Lac Bangles are believed to be worn as a good omen and
available in many colours and design. Glass Bangles,
Kundan and Minakari jewellery is the specialty of Jaipur
city. Kundan, which is the art of setting precious stones
in Gold. Jaipur houses a variety of emerald, garnet,
ruby, amethyst, topaz and Lapiz lazuli. Jaipur carpets
are too making a mark in the Indian Market as well as
International .
Ajmer : The leather work of Ajmer and Puskar
is popular and the quality is also to be taken note
of. The final shape is given by the joint effort of
the Local Men and women. The men does the tanning, cutting,
stitching while the women folk do the work of embroidery
and ornamentation.
Bikaner : The place of Bikaner has its own peculiarity.
Articles are made of camel-hide, sheep wool, carpets,
woolen items and wood items are popular. Even the bikaneri
bhujiyas are quite a favorite among the peoples as a
good snacks.
Jaisalmer : The desert city is famous for Mirror
works, embroidered articles, woolen pattu shawls and
other items of wood, trinkets. Silver jewellery and
curious are of better quality and locally produced.
Jodhpur : The city is well known for leather
shoes, sandals, water bags, fans, pouches and musical
instruments. The Jhuttis come with embroidered uppers.
Sawai Madhopur : Famous for khas perfumes, madhopur
also is well known for the other objects made of khas,
including fans, pouches, caps and small boxes.
Kota : Home of the famous dori sarees, there
are small units where sarees are made in all corners
of the city.
Udaipur : A plethora of items like folk toys,
colour full tie and dye sarees and clothes, turbans,
hand painted fabrics are the best buys of the city of
Udaipur.
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