Handicrafts Of Rajasthan

By Author: Ashima Banerjee
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Rajasthan is renowned as the royal state of India which is known all over the world for its royal legacy, culture, traditions, colorful vibrant lifestyle, hospitality, and art and crafts. The handicrafts exhibit different colors of the cultures and lifestyle of this state. Reflecting the true culture of the state, handicrafts of Rajasthan are known for their unique designs. The art style and designs greatly influenced by the Rajputs and the Mughals. All the aspects of the state and its lifestyle are considered while creating a piece of art work and mainly revolve around gemstones, jewelry, textiles, paintings, leather ware and potteries. These unique items make Rajasthan a paradise for the shoppers. There are several local markets selling these beautiful artifacts and handicrafts. These items are also sold at the Government emporiums like Rajasthali in Jaipur.

The craftsmanship and skills of making these wonderful handicrafts is passed on through generations. Rajasthan has preserved the tradition of creating these artifacts through generations and continues to develop these awesome creations till today. This inherited ...
... skill of perfect craftsmanship distinguishes the craftsmen of Rajasthan from the worldwide artisans.

The royal state specializes in exquisite jewelry making. The jewelry of this state is famous for its elegance and beauty. Jodhpur, Jaipur and Udaipur are some of the best places to buy ethnic Rajasthani jewelry which are known for their unique designs and styles. Jaipur, the capital city of the state, is the largest gem cutting center of the world. It is also famous for Minakari work. Bikaner and Jodhpur are renowned for Kundan, the art of setting stones in gold. The most famous jewelry items of the state are rakhri, timamyan, gokhru, bajuband and bala.

Rajasthan also offers some unique fabrics in forms of printed, dyed or embroidered fabrics with mirror work. Different techniques of printing and dying like block printing, tie and dye etc. are used to create these extremely beautiful textiles. Every region of the state has its own style of creating theses unique motifs and choice of colors. Bandhani or Bandhej is a unique tie and dye technique of Rajasthan providing a different texture and design to the textiles.

Paintings made by using vegetable dyes and natural colors are the specialty of the state. Rajasthan is known for its miniature and the folk styles, and Kota Style paintings that depict a unique blend of vibrant colors, composition and themes.

List of Rajasthan handicrafts will not be completed without the mention of blue pottery. Prepared with ground quartz stone, the style of making potteries involves the use of only blue, white and green colors.

Rajasthan is also famous for its marble sculptures, religious idols, statues, stone artifacts and stone carvings.

Footwear is an important part of any dress and ethnic wear is no exception. Rajasthani jootis make an important part of Indian ethnic dresses. Mojaries and jooties with exquisite embroideries are another specialty of the state.

Carpets and Durries are also popular handicraft items of Rajasthan. Durries came into existence with Afghanis in the 17th century and today they form a important and popular part of handicrafts of Rajasthan.

Beautiful wooden furniture is also available here, some of which are adorned with miniature paintings that give them a royal look. But the state is renowned for its latticework on furniture which is known for the intricate carvings on the furniture items.

The markets or bazaars, as said in the local language, are full of these beautiful handicraft items such as gems, jewelry, miniature paintings, tie and dye fabrics, terracotta tables and plaques, blue pottery, jooties, paintings etc. from where you can buy the lovely items. The more you explore, the more enchanted you will be.

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