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Shopping in Rajasthan


Rajasthan shopping is famous for its jewellery industry and it is one of the world's largest centre for hand-cutting of gems. Semi-precious and precious stones come to the Pink City, Jaipur for cutting and polishing, but are carved into figurines and statuettes. A rose-pink quartz can be turned into an elephant, jade shaped into a Krishna figurine, and sandstone patterened as Lord Ganesh. 'Meenakari', the art of enamelling on gold and silver is another glitter that is reflected at the bazaars of Rajasthan.

Rajasthan Jewellery : The artistic delicacy and elaborateness in the manufacturing of Rajasthani jewellery made of purest and finest materials is world-renowned. Rajasthan became famous for its jewellery industry from very early times, being an important source of precious and semi precious stones. Sophisticated jewellery, set with precious stones using the 'Kundankari' technique, or decorated with bright enamel work, known as 'minakari', were made for the Rajput courtiers and affluent people. Skillful artisans from Lahore, Delhi, Gujarat, and Bengal, attracted by the liberal patronage of the kings, came to work in Jaipur, Bikaner, Udaipur and Jodhpur .

Rajasthan Leather Wear : The use of leather in Rajasthan is very old. The beautifully designed leather shoes are well known items in the world market. Leather is embroidered, punched, studded and stitched in various eye-catching designs. The best known centres of traditional footwear are Jaipur and Jodhpur. Decorative saddles for horses are prepared in Bikaner, Jaipur and Jaisalmer. A special type of water bottle called 'kopi' is made from camel hide.

Rajasthan Paintings : Paintings of Rajasthan- miniature and folk are known all over the world for treatment and composition, colour scheme and subjecting. The purpose of Rajasthani paintings is pleasure. Hence, women have been given prominence in all the artists' creations. Folk paintings have also developed side by side. 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.