Leather ware
Leather is also an essential raw material for making musical
instruments such as the tabla, dhol, kamaycha. These instruments
are used by Rajasthani folk musicians. The world fame jootis
are made from leather having artistically emroidered uppers.
These are incredibly comfortable and sturdy. Jaipur, Jodhpur,
Barmer and Jaisalmer are traditionally known for these footwear.
Bikaner is known for its painted lamp shades, shields and
vases made from camel hide .Designer hand-bags, purses,
belts, hats, stools and collapsible chairs with graphic
embroideries made from leather at Tilonia village near Ajmer
is also example of good craft manship.
Paintings
Painting of Rajasthan miniature and folk are known all
over the world for treatment and composition, color scheme
and subjecting. Use of vibrant colours, bold lines, two
dimensional treatment of figures and entire composition
distributed in compartments are some of the unique features
of these paintings, popularly known as ‘phad’
paintings.
Wall Paintings
Palaces, Havelies, even huts are commonly having Walls
and ceilings covered with colorful paintings in Rajasthan.
Some of the finest paintings can be seen in havelis of
the Shekhawati region and the ancient towns of Bundi and
Kota. And some of the most humorous on the walls of houses
tucked away in the lanes of Jaisalmer.
Pottery
Palaces, Havelies, even huts are commonly having Walls
and ceilings covered with colorful paintings in Rajasthan.
Some of the finest paintings can be seen in havelis of
the Shekhawati region and the ancient towns of Bundi and
Kota. And some of the most humorous on the walls of houses
tucked away in the lanes of Jaisalmer.
Textiles
Rajasthani textiles come in a fascinating range of dyed
and block-printed fabric which are further embroidered.
Each region has its own special color scheme, design and
technique. Hand-block printed textiles of the townships
of Sanganer and Bagru near Jaipur have won the hearts
of millions at home and abroad. Jaipur's quilts are a
hot favorite with most tourists. Tie-and-dye textiles,
called bandhej or bandhani are an important Rajasthani
craft. Different methods are used to tie the fabric into
small points and produce various patterns like lehariya,
mothda, ekdali and shikari. The best bandhej comes from
Sikar and Jodhpur, while Jaipur, Barmer, Pali, Udaipur
and Nathdwara are the other centers. Zari and gota are
lavishly used in bridal and formal costumes. One can pick
up saris or even cushion covers with this elaborate mettalic
thread embroidery.
Puppets
Puppets are an ancient and popular form of folk entertainment.
No village fair, no religious festival and no social gathering
in Rajasthan can be complete without Puppets. With their
sparkling eyes and brightly colored dresses, the kathputlis
, gives unforgettable experience.
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