Textiles
Rajasthani
textiles come in a fascinating range ot dyed and block-printed fabric which
are further. embellished by embroidery. Stunning, unusual combinations of scarlet
and shocking pink, purple and orange, turquoise and parrot green, saffron and
crimson, shot with gold and silver steal the limelight. Rajasthan is the heartland
of hand-block printing.
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Paintings
An
irressisable buy bare the paintings of Rajsthan . The paintings done in inimitable
styles and colour rendering are so distinctive that they catch the eye and touch
the soul. 'Rajsathan has many schools ol painting having Their own districts
styles, well known among them being Marwar, Mewar, Hadoti Kishangarh, Dhundhur
and Alwar.
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Jewellery
The
craftsmanship of the jewellers of Rajasthan is renowned all over. Silver is
more commonly worn by the rural women and is certainly more affordable for a
shopper, although for the dedicated collectors, goldwork of the highest quality
is also available. Even the men in Rajasthan wear elaborate jewellery, perhaps
even a bold earring dangling down.
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Floor Coverings
Rajasthan's
Floor Covering industry has been revitalised to suit the needs of the modiern
buyer and Rajasthani Carpets are making headway in markets not only in India
but abroad.
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Metalware
The
metalware comprises of artistic brassware, enamelled, engraved and filigreed
cut work on silver. Apart from jewellery, the silversmiths make beautiful boxes,
trays small statues of Krishna, Ganesh, and ornamenta! birds, horses and elephants,
enamelled as well as plain.
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Terracotta
Rajasthan's Terracotta tradition, dating back to the Indua Valley Civilization,
continues today in all parts of Rajasthan.
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Blue Pottery
Jaipur
is the home of glazed Blue - Pottery which has its origins in Persia. Its distinctive
feature is that no clay is used. It is used out of a mixture of Fuller's earth.
Quartz and Sodium Sulphite.
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Stone Craft
Religious
themes are carved in stone all over Rajasthan. The images are life- like and
are skillfully sculptured in different varieties of stone.
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Leatherware
The
leather of work of Rajasthan is interestingly a joint effort of the local men
and women. While the men do the tanning, cutting and stitching, the women do
the embroidery and ornamentation. Designs include sequinwork and tassels, brass
studs of machine - stitched motifs depending on the region in which the leather
articles is produced.
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Toys & Dolls
Toy
makers of Jaipur make elephants and horses of suffed cloth, decorated with tinsel
& embroidered fabric. Paper - mache birds and animals are available in different
sizes and colours and make an interesting buy.
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Furniture
The
furniture of Rajasthan displays grandeur and elegrance. The carved and decorated
chests, chairs, cradles and low tables & stooles are simply a steal. Each
object is desirable whether inlaid figures or embellished with hunting scenes.
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Woodcraft
Sandalwood
carvings come in a range of objects and themes. The choices is so varied that
it is difficult to choose, whether it's the desert carvan with tiny camels,
or Lord Krishna playing the flute in a divine mood, or nymphs in aesthetic dance
poses.
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Sanctuaries