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Tapestry

Tapestry is an ancient craft form of Rajasthan which is done on fabrics. Tapestry is a textile art form that is practiced in India since long. States of Rajasthan and Gujarat have excelled in the Tapestry textile art form. Tapestries were used by the noblemen to decorate the walls. Tapestries were also hanged on walls during the winter as they acted as good insulators.

Tapestry is done by hand on vertical loom. In Tapestry weaving, the threads are hidden in the completed work. Colorful patterns and images are created through this way. Threads used in Tapestry are mostly linen threads or cotton threads. In Tapestry, woollen, golden and silver threads are also used. The quality of the thread often determines the cost of the piece of craft. Tapestry of Rajasthan in India bears high values because of the intricate designs mad eon them. The designs on the Tapestry portray images of gods and goddesses. Tapestry is done on clothes, brass and woods.

Tapestries were made in such a way that it could be taken from one place to another. The kings and noblemen in the olden days rated the success of tapestry on the basis of the portability factor of the Tapestry. Tapestries were possessed by the riches as they were quite costly. Good quality tapestries were draped on the walls during special occasions as those were considered to be a rich piece of art. Tapestries are used as wall hangings and the intricate designs and the quality of tapestry determines the price of the piece. Kings in the olden days used these tapestries to flaunt their knack for quality piece of art. Tapestries were considered as an important decorative piece and were possessed by the kings and noblemen who resided in India.


Crafts of Rajasthan

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