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LeatherworkLeatherware particularly jooties (slippers) with embroidered uppers are famous and popular. Today even designer hand bags with graphic embroideries make a good buy. Other Handicrafts at Jaipur
Metal CraftsThe craft persons of Rajasthan create symphonies in metal. This is a combination of engraving and lacquering of bowls, dishes, vases, trays, goblets and statues which beside brass also includes filigreed cut work on silver items like handas, spice bottles and baskets much in demand globally. Highly ornamented hilts and scabbards of swords and daggers are also crafted. Other Handicrafts at Jaipur
Precious and semi precious stonesRajasthan has rich deposits of precious and semi precious stones like emerald, garnet, agate amethyst, topaz ruby and lapiz lazuli. The various precious stones arc given an iconography, symbolic of the Hindu Gods as well as the nine planets of the Indian astrological system. Each gem is believed to have inherent power. The skilled gem cutters of Jaipur also carve enchanting little animals and birds from rock, crystal, Jade, smoky Topaz and amethyst Intaligo beads, buttons and crystal scent bottles are also available. Other Handicrafts at Jaipur
Jewellery of JaipurThe craftsmenship of jewellers and particularly Jaipur’s Meenakari - a process of coloured glass in renowned Raja Man Singh of Amer brought his intricate craft to Jaipur by inviting skilled enamel workers from Lahore. Pratpgarh and Nathwadra are other centres beside Jaipur which produce fine quality Meenakari. Uncut gem stones are set in typical Rajasthani Jewellery. Other Handicrafts at Jaipur
Bandhani, Block Printing, Embroidery, and AppliqueAmong the textiles it is the women tie and dye Odhnis and the block printed dresses that are the most distinct. The fabric is pinched together in selected places, tied around and then dyed. Afterwards the cords are removed to reveal a pattern (Lahariya, Mothda, Ekdali and Shikhari) in the original or preceding the colour. Hand-held wood blocks are carefully cut to enable patterns in different colours to be printed. Much of the block printing is done with great manual dexterity. The colours used are traditionally based on vegetable dyes. Other Handicrafts at Jaipur
Art and Crafts of JaipurEven in the past centuries in Rajasthan several ateliers were created where artists were treated with due respect and paintings, jewelry and pottery, stone and wood carving, textile and rug weaving, was accorded due place. That this was a serious activity was evident when the founder of the city of Jaipur, Sawai Jai Singh invited artisans from all over the country to come and settle in his new capital. Incentives were given and special areas were designated for their places of work and residence. As a result, Jaipur today is referred to as the crafts capital of the country and the city’s life seems to derive from the industry of gems and jewellery and large number of industries that deal in the arts and crafts. Other Handicrafts at Jaipur
Baneshwar Fair : DungarpurA religious festival with simple & traditional rituals. Quaint rhythms conjure up the tribal cultural identity of the Bhils of Rajasthan, Gujarat & M.P. Baneshwar means the master of the delta and this name was given to the Shiva linga. The Baneshwar fair is held at a small delta formed by the river Som & Mahi & prayers are offered to Lord Shiva locally named as Baneshwar. The fair resounds with the gaiety of traditional folk songs, folk dances, Raslila, animal show, magic shows acrobatic feats. Adding to the excitement are me joy ride.” on merygo rounds & swings. Other Jaipur Festivals
Kaila Devi FairThe annual fair of Kaila Devi, (Mahalakshmi or the goddess of wealth), is held at the village Kaila (24 kms to the south west) in Karauli district in the month of Chaitra (Mar-Apr), lasting for a fortnight. The temple of Kaila Devi is located on the banks of the Kalisil River in the hills of Trikut, 2 Kms. to the north-west of Kaila village. Another attraction is the small temple dedicated to Bhairon, situated in the courtyard and facing the shrine of Kaila Devi is a temple of Hanuman locally called ‘Languriya’. While some eat food and take rest during the journey, others endure the rigours of the ritual without these. Groups of Mina tribesmen arrive in a spirit of gaiety dancing, singing and creating a lively atmosphere. The spacious courtyard becomes the venue for dances and songs sung in praise of the guardian deity. The nearest rail-head is Hindaun at a distance of about 48 Kms. Shri Mahavirji is another rail-head of the Western Railway near Kaila. The site is approachable by well maintained roads from Karauli, Hindaun and Mahavirji. During the fair, the State Transport as well as private operators provides bus services keeping in mind the huge inflow of pilgrims. Other Jaipur Festivals
Nagaur Fair : NagaurEssentially an animal fair, it provides an opportunity to participate in some of the local sports. These eight days fair held every year during the month of Jan-Feb, is popularly known as the Cattle fair and is the second largest in Rajasthan. Nagaur Town is the most picturesque of Rajput townships. Nagaur is a sea of animals, trading over 70,000 bullocks, camels and horses every year. The bullocks are known for their fleetness. Not only are the animals lavishly decorated, even their owners flaunt wearing colourful turbans and long moustaches. Other Jaipur Festivals
Shekhawati FairThe Shekhawati Festival held on 10th and 11th February every year is organised jointly by the State Department of Tourism, District administrations of Sikar, Jhunjhunu and Churu. Shekhawati, already famous for its frescoes, is fast becoming a rural tourism destination too. Travelling on horse back, the tourists get a closer view of the countryside and the people. And they return with an indelible imprint of not only the friendliness of the people but also of the agricultural revolution sweeping the villages – the region now exports 80 per cent of its crops whereas only a few years ago it could meet only 10 per cent of its requirement through local production. For a broad-based discovery of Shekhawati’s culture, the festival is spread over a number of venues - Nawalgarh, Sikar, Jhunjhunu and Churu. The programmes include a one day tour of the region, camel and jeep safaris, farm visits, rural games, cultural programmes, haveli competitions and fireworks. Nawalgarh is the central venue of the festival and can be reached comfortably by train and road from Jaipur (140 kms by Road). Nawalgarh also has some of the finest frescoes of Shekhawati. The Clock Tower is a famous landmark and the Roop Niwas Palace hotel occupies a place of pride in the town. Other Jaipur Festivals
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