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The amazing use of clay in the form of sculpture and decorative
arts, the paintings from different schools like Miniature,
Mughal and the different Rajasthani shailis (school of art)
and more are piled up, revealing the medieval splashes and
recording historic and dramatic events. Almost capturing
the senses!
The age old art of dyes and colours hold the centre of
attraction.
Each area has its own unique style that follows the age-old
traditions. Be it the regal and classic forms of jewellery
adorned by the Royals, Aristocrats and Nobles done in
real Gold, Platinum with precious stones embedded to lend
glamour or the rural who prefer the reasonable, chunky
Silver or the cheap metal with coloured glass cuts to
give it an effect.
Some of the most charming and attractive hand crafted
jewellery comes from Rajasthan. Rajasthan is famous for
its jewellery industry and it is one of the world's largest
centre for hand-cutting of gems. It is India's important
source for precious and semi precious stones like; Ruby,
Emerald, Garnets, Agate, Amethyst, Topaz, Lapis lazuli,
Carnelian, etc.
Rajasthan is known for the art of silver smithy, beginning
from anklets to earrings to head gears. A lot of effort
goes into its making since most of the rural communities
wear silver ornaments. Besides silver, it is known for
its Lac bangles, Kundan and Minakari, enameled gold jewellery,
uncut diamonds and emerald-cutting. Another most exclusive
art is 'thewa' from Chittaur popular for its gold work
on glass. Some of the traditional adornments are Rakhdi
(head ornament), Tussi (necklace), Baju Bandh (armlet),
Adah (special neclace worn by Rajputs), Gokhrus (bracelets),
Pajebs (anklets), etc.
Kundan,the art of setting stones in gold famous
in Bikaner and Jodhpur.
Minakari is the Art of enamelling in gold and silver
for other metal (meenakari can be done in precious, semi
precious gems or the cheaper coloured glass also. it is
made in Jaipur, Nathdwara and Pratapgarh.
Regal and exquisite Ornaments
Made in precious and semi precious gems. (Ex. Ruby, Emerald,
Pearl, Blue Sapphire. It is made in Jaipur and Jodhpur.
Jaipur market holds the monopoly in the jewellery houses
all over India and in the global arena too. This colourful
market is popular as the name of JOHARI BAZAAR which ranks
among the most exclusive jewellery markets in the world.
The variety of ranges is beyond compare and not only does
it cater for the elites or the high socialites but a vast
collection of semi-precious and silver creations are at
display in reasonable prices too. An exclusive Rajasthani
traditional work of art is of setting precious stones
(diamond chips, precious gems, ) in solid 22-carat gold,
the design and workmanship is beyond compare. It is famous
of Jaipur and Jodhpur.
Lac work
Bangles are most exclusive and auspicious for a Rajasthani
women. Lac work bangles are a sign of good omen. Made
in astonishing design and variety, using flat colours,
some marbled while others flash a white shining reflection
from shine stone or tiny mirrors( with intricate cuts).
Glass Bangles in astonishing colours are a delight with
the Indian women. Although accessible in most of the parts
of Rajasthan, its collection is exclusive in Jaipur and
Jodhpur.
Paintings
Paintings are nowhere more vibrant and expressing than
that of Rajasthan. Tradition of painting traces back to
the dawn of civilisation. Traces of earth colour drawings
on walls and intricate motifs of geometrical and natural
designs on clay vessels and potteries have been unearthed
in the proto-historic Harappan sites of Kalibangan and
Peelibanga in north-western Rajasthan. And these traditions
of decorating dwellings and articles are still alive.
Rajasthan, is known for its miniature paintings, reflecting
an incredible portfolio of scenes from myth and legend
to history to nature. The variation in art of painting
ranges from Wall paintings on Palaces to huts, Miniature
paintings, Phad and Pichwais. Though many use synthetic
colours, the traditional painters use mineral and vegetable
dyes. The cost of the painting depends on an artist's
workmanship.
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