Enduring an extended legacy. Rajasthan is a state full of accessories. Visit baazkart today so that you can select and choose from years of tradition. In today’s world of fast changing conditions, style is an instant language for any individual. This is your chance to add on to your ethnic sensibilities, growing beyond the scope of all possibilities.
- Lacquer and Filigree Jewellery
This jewelry is one of the dynamic and vibrant kinds. Jaipur and Jodhpur have been the most recognizable centers for lacquer and filigree designing. Filigree work in itself is quite beautiful, once lacquered it becomes more beautiful and vibrant. Whether traditional or contemporary these jewellery pieces can be worn with any attire. The filigree work gives strength to lac, which makes it suitable for all occasions. In Jaipur the filigree work is done in three styles: Marori work, Chikan work, and Bichi work. The Marori work includes small lacquered designs all over the surface. Chikan work involves floral designs over a lacquered base. Bichi work showcases an elegant pattern of leaves and flowers over a lacquered background.
Lacquered work on filigree pieces is quite comparable to the process of enameling. Different types of patterns are designed on the filigree with the help of lac. The jewellery piece can be given any color. The lacquered and filigree works have become famous throughout the country. Especially their bangles, earrings, and necklaces, which are worn on various occasions to match the attire. Various designs and carvings are performed on the lac, for it is decorated with mirror work and paintings. Jaipur is the largest city for manufacturing lacquered and filigree jewelry. The artists’ at these workshops work hard to provide the best pieces of jewelry.
2. Lac Art
The Lac art originated from Rajasthan in the 18th century. This art was imported from Persia via Punjab. Since those days the craft has been developed by them tribal people of Rajasthan. The Lac art industry saw a boost after the Second World War, ever since then several artists have enthusiastically joined this industry. Lac is a type of resin extracted from wild trees. The process of Lac work and jewellery is a highly complicated process.
The lac is expanded and formed into them required dimensions; henceforward it is thickened accordingly. After this, the lac is shaped by molding it into a groove. The entire process requires a lot of accuracy and skill to create beautiful jewelry. After the lac has been molded accordingly it is cleaned and polished, giving it the final finishing. Lac jewelry at times is adorned with beautiful glass beads and mirror work.
3. Puppet Art
A great puppet show is a story which will involve and mesmerize your senses, a light-hearted event where the audience are deeply involved and moved by them tales depicted by other artists. In these Kathputli shows the lead puppeteer provides shrill voices, spoken through a bamboo reed.
Rajasthani tribes and villagers perform this traditional art. They visit various towns and cities to perform shows as a display of their performance, by which they earn their bread and butter. Kathputli is one of the most ancient art forms and has become an eternal part of Rajasthani culture and tradition. No village fest, no traditional festival and no social gathering in Rajasthan is complete without Kathputlis.
Experts believe that folk tales which are showcased in these puppet shows, generally portray the ancient lifestyle of Rajasthani people. It is also a strong belief that the art of Kathputli may have originated from Nagaur or any other surrounding areas.
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