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Rajasthani Handicraft
Even today the
furniture from Rajasthan is quite unique and popular through out the
country. Rajasthan holds the privilege as the only state where the
latticework on wood is done. Especially the ravishing royal palaces are
the finest example of latticework done here. Mehrangarh Fort is one of
the finest among Rajasthani forts. Situated in
Jodhpur
stands beautifully with its magnificent and majestic structure is a fine
example of latticework.
Even in the pink city of
Jaipur
stands Hawa Mahal (Built in 1799) a finest example of Rajput style of
architecture that partly holds beautiful latticework. In various cities
of Rajasthan one can find elegant painted furniture in the forms of
screens, doors, caskets and chairs etc. especially the cities like
Jodhpur,
Kishangarh are vary much popular in this form of art. Regions like
Ramgarh and Shekhavati are acknowledged for their beautiful tradition of
ornamental wooden furniture featured with floral designs.
The furniture
coming from Shekhavati is created from local timbers like Sheesham (Dilbergia
Sissoo), Mango and Babool holds popular demand in market. Rajasthani
wooden furniture appears in various designs, styles, patterns with
distinct quality and are assigned to particular region or place. Carved
furniture from
Jodhpur
and Barmer holds distinct identity for their handsome creation. Barmeri
furniture holds special place in the wooden handicrafts from India.
Derived from its native place called Barmer, a small town situated deep
in the heart of Thar Desert of Rajasthan.
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