Rajasthan
is one of the shoppers paradise in India with numerous objects providing a
glimpse to its age old rich tradition and culture. Shopping in Rajasthan
will be an exciting experience for any one. Numerous shopping places
offering something for every kind of traveller. The fascinating art and
crafts, textiles, jewellery, miniature paintings are the major shopping
items. Several government emporiums and market complexes in every cities
offers all kinds of items to purchase.
Shopping Items
» Jewellery - Each area of Rajasthan has its own
unique style of jewellery made in gold, silver, platinum and many precious
stones. The state is famous for its jewellery industry and is a major source
for precious and semi precious stones like Ruby, Emerald, Agate, Topaz etc.
Some of the traditional ornaments are bangles made of Lac, rakhdi, Tussi
necklace, armlet, bracelets(Gokhrus) etc. Kundan - the art of setting stone
and Minakari - the art of enamelling are two important crafts in jewellery
making. The cities like Jaipur and Jodhpur are popular for its different
types of jewellery.
» Textiles - Rajasthan offers a
fascinating range of dyed and printed fabrics. One can fine different types
of textile in different cities of the state. Some most popular designs are
made by hand block printing, colouring and dying, embroidery work with use
of mirror, gold brocades. The markets of Sanganer, Bagru, Jaipur, Bikaner,
Jodhpur are famous for their traditional fabrics.
» Paintings - Different painting items are another
major shopping article which can be found in all parts of Rajasthan. The
state has different school of paintings such as the Hadoti, Kishangarh,
Alwar, Mewar and Marwar. Miniature paintings often painted on hand made
paper representing various mythological stories, court scenes and natural
scenes are the most popular painting type in Rajasthan. The cloth
paintings(Pichwais) of Udaipur, the frescoes of Shekhawati are the popular
painting items, which one can buy.
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Terracotta - The main terracotta items include jars, water pots,
utensils, vessels are another important item to purchase. Painted pottery of
Bikaner, stone wares of Jaisalmer, paper thin kagji pottery of Alwar are
some of the best items to purchase.
» Blue Pottery - Jaipur is popular for its blue
pottery which is made of from a mixture of earth, Quartz and Sodium
Sulphate. Pots, jars, lamp stands and flower vases are important pottery
articles.
» Stone Carvings - A variety of stones like marble,
pink sand stone are used to produce several statues, idols, figures of human
and animal which are another shopping items available in all market places.
» Leather Wear - Items like Jooties(foot wear),
musical instruments, bags, chairs are some important leather product to
purchase. Jaipur, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer are known for their traditional leather
shoes.
Besides there are various other items to purchase which
include metal products, carpets and wooden furniture.
