subject: The Beauty of Jaipur Jewelries, Handicrafts and Fabrics by:David H. Urmann [print this page] The royal city of Jaipur is the best place to shop in Rajasthan, India. It have the most unique and precious jewelries, classy handicrafts and vividly designed textiles.
The magnificent city of Jaipur that used to be the royalty's hub is now Rajasthan, Indias capital. Its occupied streets get a plethora of tourists each year. One of the many reasons is that Jaipur is regarded as the top city that offers its visitors the finest of classic Rajasthan products. These products include jewelries, handicrafts, and fabrics.
JEWELRIES
Ever since, royal Rajasthan is legendary for its abundant deposits of precious gems. Think of some of the earths most attractive and costly gems such as ruby, emerald, amethyst, garnet, topaz, jade and lapis lazuli. Rajasthan has them and Jaipur has always been the heart of these charming stones and jewelries. The city presents jewelries with exceptional patterns and designs.
The expert gem artists of Jaipur carve the gems into incredible figures. They can fashion different animal forms including birds and elephants out of topaz and jade. Other designs like scent containers from crystals and intaglio beads from amethysts substantiate the city's royal sophistication. An exclusive collection of ornaments is offered by Jaipur. This consists of an armlet known as Baajuband, hairclip known as Judamani, forehead adornment known as Bodla and belt called Tagdi. What's more, bazaars in the city flourish with an array of popular traditional ethnic jewelries including beaded, pearl, silver, diamond, and metal jewelries.
You can always negotiate with merchants when purchasing classic jewelry. You can even spy on the craftsmen while they perform their arts in Johari Bazaar, one of the shopping destinations in Jaipur. It is joined by other bazaars like Tripolia Bazar, M.I. Road, Gopalji ka Rasta, and Haldion ka Rasta. These places can be a great delight for any lady.
HANDICRAFTS
Jaipur is known as India's center when it comes to handicrafts thanks to its class and idiosyncrasy. The city's flea markets present an assortment of interesting crafts that will surely win the heart of any art aficionado. From marble work and metal work to pottery and wood work, Jaipur has them all. You can find plenty of products such as paintings, pottery, antiques, sculptures, traditional games, house furnishings, carved furniture, accessories, clothing plus a lot more.
Jaipurs celebrated glazed blue pottery, which stemmed from Persia, is in. This stylish blue-colored pottery type is a blend of traditional touch and contemporary taste. It comprises of ornamental items, jugs, mugs, pots, plates and a lot more. When it comes to marble work, this city has the top-notch excellence of marble pieces. Marble carvings of delicate vases, animals, human forms and Hindu gods gain high appreciation from the world. These, along with potteries are amongst the finest purchases in the city bazaars.
Metal and brass workers of Jaipur are especially experienced in filling allure in a rather lifeless metal. Carved and lacquered brasses, ornamental items and sculptures are kinds of metal works that the royal city offers. As with woodcrafts, drawer boxes, windows, carved doors, and picture frames are pretty. Besides, these woodworks possess antique appearance because they are created on traditional approaches. Don't forget to check out what Bapu Bazaar, Chaura Rasta, and Jauhari Bazaar have to offer when it comes to handicrafts.
FABRICS
Popular for its brilliantly colored fabrics, the city provides a broad variety of print as well as tie and dyed textile. Bagru and Sanganer are some of the print favorites while Bandhej, lehriya and pachranga are the finest in tie and dyed fabrics. These handmade prints look stunning and offer a classic look. Safas (turbans), saris and odhnis (ladies traditional garments) and mantles are amongst the many clothing types on hand in Jaipur. These traditional fabrics have even become a trend for fashion designers worldwide.
