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MAJOR HANDICRAFTS & SHOPPING SPECIALITIES

MAJOR HANDICRAFTS & SHOPPING SPECIALITIES

Craft/Item

Region

Description

Bandhani/Bandhej Textiles

Jaipur, Jodhpur

Tie-and-dye work on sarees, dupattas, turbans with bright dotted patterns

Block Printing

Sanganer, Bagru

Hand-printed cotton fabrics with vegetable dyes

Blue Pottery

Jaipur

Persian-influenced ceramic art with motifs in blue and white

Meenakari Jewelry

Jaipur

Enamel work in gold/silver with colorful detailing

Kundan & Polki Jewelry

Bikaner, Jaipur

Traditional uncut gem-setting jewelry worn at weddings

Lac Bangles

Jaipur, Jodhpur

Handmade bangles from resin, decorated with mirrors, stones, and beads

Marble & Stone Carving

Makrana, Kishangarh

Temples, decorative items, and sculptures

Miniature Paintings

Udaipur, Kishangarh

Mughal and Mewar style paintings on paper, silk, and marble

Leather Mojaris (Jutis)

Jodhpur, Barmer

Traditional embroidered footwear made of camel leather

Carpets & Durries

Bikaner, Jaipur

Hand-knotted wool carpets and flat-weave rugs

Wooden Handicrafts

Jodhpur

Carved furniture, puppets, toys, and home décor

Metal Inlay Work (Koftgari)

Kota, Alwar

Decorative weapons and plates with gold/silver inlay

Terracotta & Clay Art

Molela, Alwar

Religious figurines and village-life motifs in earthy red clay