Tag: Kota Dorai

Rajasthan has been bestowed with the unique skill that resides in the fingers of the natives of this arid patch of the country. The art and crafts of Rajasthan are renowned all over the world. However the beauty of it can only be witnessed in the colorful bazaars of the cities of Rajasthan. Once in the bazaars, you will find yourself exposed to so much coruscate, that it will surely flabbergast you. The markets are filled with floods of options and will entice you to buy everything that your eyes will see. From the beautiful Tie and Dye ‘Chunris’ to the block printed clothes, the variety along with colors are multifarious. The clothes on which appliqu work is done by the womenfolk of these areas are worth buying. The best part of the expedition was that I could actually see them engrossed in their respective works. Not only the clothes in the corner one will a shop where beautiful handicrafts are displayed. Draped on the mats were beautiful wall hangings and artifacts and sculptures made of wood and stone. Not only are they winsome but at the same time very inexpensive. Sometimes referred as the Shopper’s Paradise, it really was one for who will step in one of the shops in Jaipur, to discover the unique jewellery. From the whiteness of the sliver to the various hues of the lac adornments there are bangles and ear wears, pendants and even the traditional trinkets worn by the Rajasthani women. The most cherished buy including these will surely be the astounding Jooties (embroider leather footwear). The shopping can never come to a halt here. There are paintings, Kota Dorai sarees, and bed-sheets that are dyed with the colors extricated from various flowers and trees. One will also find precious stones that have been finely cut and exquisitely enameled. Rajasthan is a hub for arts and crafts and there is no other place where there is a repository of such enigma. It is a place where the adroitness lives up to the hysteria of adherent shoppers. About The Author The author is a keen interest in the traditions rich craft of Rajasthan and has done extensive exploration on the ethnic items of India. Here are the synopsis of writer’s exclusive research. To read more on Rajasthan arts and craft log on to Art and Craft of Rajasthan. For more information visit www.rajasthanunlimited.com