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Why is the most famous Handicrafts in Jaipur?

Mar 30th, 2008 23:21
john smith, http://www.jaipurhandicrafts.com

Handicrafts in Jaipur are famous throughout India. They also have a huge
international demand.
The Bandhani or Tie and Dye is one of the most famous items of
handicrafts in Jaipur. It involves the tying of a long silk or cotton
cloth and then coloring it. Colored deep in yellow, green, red and
black, it reflects the true spirit of life in Jaipur. The tinged turbans
of the Rajput men and the odhnis of the women are dyed in this method.
The colors also come in dots, circles, squares, waves and stripes which
are in deed very beautiful to watch.
Handicrafts of Jaipur also comprises of the laheriya prepared with
muslin and rolled diagonally opposite to corners.
Block printing involves traditional printing with finely carved wooden
blocks. Here, the cotton cloth is laid on a flat wooden surface and is
handpressed with a freshly dipped block in order to create a unique
pattern. The cloths are both found in artificial and natural dyes.
Stone carving and Sculpture forms an important part of the handicrafts
of Jaipur. In order to craft an article, the sculptor draws a vertical
line along the torso and keeps it shaping all the time. The sculptured
articles range from Gods and Goddesses to animals and human figures.
Sometimes, they also transform stone into poetry.
The Tarkashi is yet another type of handicraft in Jaipur. Boxes in the
curio shops having an inner outline of copper is commonly known as
Tarkashi. First, a map is designed on the inner surface of the block and
then the outline is incised into it with the help of a chisel. Then with
ribbons of 2 mm dimension is cut from a brass or copper sheet and then,
it is finally glued to the structure in such a manner that it becomes
perfectly even and smooth.
Metal Work
Jaipur has a decent variety of metal work and it is particularly famous
for its brass work. The brass workers of Jaipur are skilled in infusing
charisma into the dull metal. Lacquered brass and carved brass are two
kinds of work that are done on brass in Jaipur. You can buy statues and
decorative pieces of immaculate quality at a good price from Jaipur that
will add a class to your drawing room.
Marble Work
This royal city offers the world-class quality of marble work with
intricate carvings. The carvings and portraits, shaped in Jaipur,
procure a great admiration everywhere. In marble work, you can see the
Marble statues of Hindu deities, animals, Human figurines, carved marble
bowls and exquisite vases. These are some of the best buys in Jaipur
markets.
Pottery
The royalty of Jaipur always appreciated variety handicrafts during
their times. Keeping the traditions alive, Jaipur is always active in
providing the best handicrafts of India. Talking about pottery, glazed
blue pottery of Jaipur is very famous. Originated in Persia, this kind
of pottery includes pots, surahis, mugs, jugs, plates, decorative pieces
and many other things. Blue color in pottery offers a trendy look to the
things. You can always make a good bargain while buying such stuff.
Woodwork
This pink city has immense variety of handicrafts and to continue the
list, here we have woodwork. The fine quality of woodwork in Jaipur
embraces carved doors, windows, drawer chests, picture frames and mirror
frames. The delicate handcrafted woodwork of Jaipur has an antique look
as they are crafted on traditional lines.
The local markets along Jauhari Bazaar, Bapu Bazaar, Nehru Bazaar,
Chaura Rasta and Tripolia Bazaar will provide you every handicraft of
this pink city. Don't forget to bargain while buying things to get the
maximum value of your money. Running short of time, not to worry, to
serve you all, under one roof, Government of Rajasthan has made
emporiums where you will find everything. These emporiums are located on
M.I. Road to serve you the best of Jaipur.
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