Jaipur is popularly known as the Pink City and is the capital of Rajasthan. The picturesque city of Jaipur is also the capital of the Jaipur District. Jaipur was founded by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the ruler of Amber, in the year 1727. Jaipur was the first planned city in India.
At present Jaipur is the major business centre for the natives of Rajasthan. Jaipur has got all the ingredients and requisites of a metropolitan city. The city is filled with tourist attraction spots like Hawa Mahal, Amber Fort, City Palace and many more.
Jaipur is quite famous for its quilts. There are a huge variety of quilts that are on offer in the markets of Jaipur. The Hawa Mahal Bazaar is one of the most famous bazaars for good quality razais (quilts) in Jaipur. Presently, Jaipur’s quilt market is flourishing as quilts are sold like hot cakes. The daily business by the Jaipur Quilts market is about Rs.2 million and the future looks very bright and promising. The new designs and product modifications have lead to the improvement and growth in the Jaipur Quilts market.
Exports of Quilts of Jaipur, India are also on the rise. The quilts in tie and dye, ‘makhmali’ (velvet) fabric and Sanganeri print are sold quite regularly and in large amounts to Turkey and South African markets. Shops of Quilts of Jaipur, Rajasthan are increasing at a fast pace. The major markets or bazaars selling quilts in Jaipur are Johari Bazaar, Hawa Mahal and Chaura Rasta.
