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Shopping
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Rajasthan is the home of an astounding variety of traditional
crafts. Century old skills continue to produce some of the
most artistic and exciting wares in Rajasthan which are
admired and collected not only by connoisseurs in India
but are popular all across the world. Rajasthan is a land
of vibrant colours. These colours are a striking part of
the Rajasthani life and are found in the bustling bazars,
in fairs & festivals, in the costumes worn and produced,
and in the traditional paintings & murals.
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Dancing
Puppets
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crafts have always been a source of fascination whether one
appreciates them for purely visual or aesthetic pleasure or
pauses to savour the underlying history, culture and symbolism.
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Clay
Toys
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In the field of arts and crafts, Rajasthan is among the richest
states of India. Each period of its history made its contribution
to this field. The kings and nobles were patrons of art &
crafts and encouraged the craftperson. The women of Rajasthan
are famed for their beauty and it is said that the printed
patterns on the women's skirts are different in villages even
30 kms apart.
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Teej as it relates only to women festival secures them to
attend the procession seeking the blessings of the Goddess
thereafter shopping. All women buy Toys of earthenware ornamentally
decorated, depicting man & wife and offer them in Puja
thali. The monsoon season plays a significant role in women
wearing special Jewellery
and Sarees or Odhnis with a Lehariya print. |
Ghewar
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A special sweetmeat or mithai called Ghewar
on this occasion is sold in every nook and corner. |
| Toys
& Dolls
(Own a Souvenir or Playmate) |
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Toy makers
of Jaipur make elephants and horses of stuffed cloth, decorated
with tinsel & embroidered fabric. Papier-mache birds and
animals are available in different sizes and colours and make
an interesting buy. Soft tinted clay toys are produced in
Merta and Nagaur district. Toys and statuettes inspired by
local legends are also available. Udaipur is famous for its
wooden toys.
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Soft
Tinted Toys
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forget to buy Rajasthani puppets which are eye-catching and
expressive because of their exaggerated eyes and brightly coloured
dresses. |
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