Known for its rich culture and glorious past, Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan state of India and is also a major tourist attraction. With forts, palaces and temples dotted all over the Jaipur city, Jaipur is indeed any tourist's delight. The city is also famous for its arts and crafts and therefore can rightly be called a shoppers paradise. Indian Holiday offers to give you online information on arts and crafts in Jaipur in Rajasthan, India.
Bandhani or tie and dye textile is one of the major art work of Jaipur. A household craft Bandhani has become a major shopping product of Jaipur. The technique involves the tying of cloth and then dying it by dipping it into vats of color.
Block printing a distinguished tradition of printing with finely carved wooden blocks is another major art and craft in practiced in Jaipur.
Stone Carving and sculpture is another interesting art and crafts in Jaipur. You will notice beautiful stone carvings in stone idols and sculpture speaking about the great skills of the craftsmen. Tarkashi is also an important art form in Jaipur.
Besides, Zari, Gotta Kinari, Zardozi, work on silver jewellery, kundan, minakari, blue pottery, Jaipur miniature paintings, Ivory carvings etc. are other important art and crafts in Jaipur.
With wide variety of arts and crafts items available, Jaipur is no doubt a heaven for shoppers.
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