Fascinating Rajasthan Handicrafts

Rajasthan is famous for some of its most unique arts and crafts, which they have preserved from the ancient times. Rajasthani art and crafts, with its astonishing variety, beauty and colour has contributed the most to the crafts collage of India

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.