Traditional textile arts of Rajasthan

India’s most famous state of Rajasthan is widely known for its beautiful architectural jewels glorifying the past, cultures, colorful festivals, traditional living, and more beyond these. Moreover, the fine arts of the royal state are widely appreciated for its amazing hand work that entices everyone by its graceful look. These textiles, woven with incredible precision, are the result of Rajasthan’s traditional wealth that has passed down generations and been honed with finesse. While visiting Rajasthan, something that you cannot miss-out is shopping for traditional textile arts which will leave you amazed by its delicate detailing. Here we’ve listed some of the most famous artistic textiles of Rajasthan which you must shop-out in the state. 

Bandhini - 
Incredibly precise tiny designs are embraced in cloth by plucking and tying a thread to reveal artwork in bright shades of emerald, saffron, vermillion, and yellow yields. Bandhini is commonly used for turbans, dupattas, and sarees, in accompaniment with embroidery, mirror-work, and applique. 

Bagru prints - 
Much similar to Sanganeri block printing, Bagru textile printing is mainly focused on floral designs, and other exclusive prints using vegetable or natural color. Bagru prints usually contain zigzag motifs or designs. 

Sanganeri Prints - 
Rajasthan’s iconic textile art of Block Printing Sanganer is known for its sheer variety of folk patterns on off-white base color. It is available in a huge range for home linens and furnishing. The motifs are made with thin outlines traced by the wooden blocks on a fabric. 

Jaipuri Quilts -
Popular for its softness, warmth, and the artistic attention to detail, Jaipuri Quilts are worth the high price they command. The adornments include frills and embroidery on 100% finely combed cotton. 

Block Printing - 
An ancient craft form of Rajasthan, that has been practiced since times immemorial. It's fine natural colors embrace its looks. Rajasthan is well known for the art of block printing in Jaipur flourished since the 12th century, The traditional Rajasthani Embroidery work was done on cotton mainly because the cloth absorbed the color beautifully. 

All these are the most famous textile prints which you must shop on a holiday trip to Rajasthan. Each one of these can adorn your dwelling or best suitable for everyday wears. So, when enjoying a wonderful tour of Rajasthan, include a Block Printing Jaipur Workshop in your itinerary to experience or learn this beautiful art right from the artisans itself. Enjoy remarkable textile tours in the state and spend your remarkable experience of learning more about these textiles.

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