Question

Give a brief description of the main handicrafts of Rajasthan.

Answer 1

Handicrafts of Rajasthan: 

1. Carting, enamelling and cutting of the precious stones –

Jaipur is well known for its developed form, but enamelling work is being done in Pratapgarh and Nathdwara too. Jaipur is famous also for fine cutting of precious stones. 

2. Ivory works – 

In Jodhpur many ivory articles and bangles of ivory for women are prepared. Jaipur is the great market for thE ivory toys, artistic goods and decorative articles. Besides ivory goods are made even in Udaipur, Pali and Bharatpur. 

3. Marble idols and Artistic articles – 

Jaipur is the main centre of marble idols. Besides, Kishori gram (Village) in Alwar district also has a great repute for the marble items. 

4. Lac and glass Bangles and Artistic goods – 

Bangles of various colours and artistic goods are prepared from lac and glass in Jaipur and Jodhpur. Main items of lac and glass are toys, idols, flower pots, Necklaces, finger rings, ear rings, Jhumke and key bunch. 

5. Embroidery – 

Artistic and attractive embroidery work is done on textiles in Jaipur, Jodhpur, Ajmer, Kota and Barmer. 

6. Dyeing, Printing and Bandej – 

Rajasthan is known for it in the far off places. Pali, Barmer and Sanganer are specialised in this work. Jajam printing of Chittorgarh, Azarak print of Barmer, Sanganeri print of Sanganer in Jaipur have earned a great name and fame. 

7. Woollen Blankets, Rug and Carpets – 

They are imported to other countries from Rajasthan. They are prepared mainly in Jodhpur, Bikaner, Barmer, Malpura and Tonk. 

8. Leather Handicrafts – 

Rajasthan is specialised in the leather handicrafts such as artistic footwears, purses, Mojurians, purses, bags, belts, small carpets and decorative pieces of the camel hide in Bikaner. Main parts of Rajasthan known for the leather handicrafts are Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Ajmer and Barmer. 

9. Engraving work on wood, toys and decorative goods – 

The wooden toys and other goods are made in Udaipur, Bikaner, Swaimadhopur, Barmer and Bassi village of Chittorgarh. Bassi village is specially known for making the wooden articles as lions, elephants, horses and Gangaur.