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Fascinating Rajasthan Handicrafts

Apr 3rd, 2008 05:29
kumar gaurav, http://www.rajasthantravelsguide.com/

Fascinating Rajasthan Handicrafts is popular not only in India but all
over the world. The art and craft activity was well developed in
Rajasthan since the very olden times. Rajasthan has been able to
preserve the art and craft tradition of bygone era and continue to
produce some of the most impressive products even today. Fascinating
Rajasthan Handicrafts features Tie-and-Dye Fabrics, Fine Block Printed
Textiles, Wood and Ivory Carving, Lacquer and Filigree Work, Finely Cut
Precious Stones, Dainty Enameled Jewelry, Paintings and Pottery.
The carpets and durries of Rajasthan are in great demand. The hand
knotted woolen carpets of Tonk, Bikaner, and Jaipur are generally made
like Persian carpets. The traditional cotton durries of Jaipur and
Jodhpur are generally in pastel shades with geometrical motifs.
Painting of Rajasthan are yet another famous art of Rajasthan. Both
styles of paintings, both miniature and folk, renowned for treatment,
composition, color scheme and theme. These paintings are made with the
use of lively colors, distinct lines, two-dimensional treatment of
figures and distribution of the entire composition in compartments.
These paintings are popularly known as ‘phad’ paintings.
Wall paintings must find a mention when talking about handicrafts of
Rajasthan. The walls and ceilings of the palaces, havelis, even huts are
decorated with colorful Rajasthani paintings. Some of the finest
paintings can be witnessed in havelis of the Shekhawati region and the
ancient towns of Bundi, Kota and Jaisalmer.
Rajasthani Textiles is very popular among the tourists visiting
Rajasthan. The textile has a fascinating range of tie-and-dyed,
block-printed fabric and embroidered. Each region has its own distinct
color scheme, design and technique. Hand-block printed textiles of
Sanganer and Bagru near Jaipur are very popular. Tie-and-Dye textiles
called Bandhej or Bandhani are an important Rajasthani craft. Different
methods are used to tie the fabric to produce various patterns like
lehariya, mothda, ekdali and shikari. The best Bandhej comes from Sikar
and Jodhpur. Jaipur, Barmer, Pali, Udaipur and Nathdwara are the other
famous centers.
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