Handicraft Jewellery of Rajasthan

Rajasthan … synonymous with Thar desert. The world knows Rajasthan as a state of colorful desert, the Marudhara. Facts collected from news in Rajasthan, the name itself symbolizes land of desert, where in maru in Hindi means mitti or soil, while dhara means zameen or land. The state has also been named Maru-Kantar, which translates to soil of death, and true, the varying temperatures of the state is merciless.

Well, the state is not just about deserts, some parts of Rajasthan are known for forest reserves as well, bounty with greens, lakes, hills. Tributaries of river Ganga, that is, Chambal and Banas, luxuriously flow in to the state. What makes the state all the more attractive are the vibrant hues the state offers, the handicraft that the state offers, the royal food that the state offers. News channels of Rajasthan call parts of the state as golden deserts, other parts are known for spicy namkeens, some are known for marble stones, while others are known for handicraft jewellery.

When it comes to handicraft jewellery from the state of Rajasthan, several tourist destinations have specially dedicated markets for handicraft jewellery. Diamonds, gold, silver, beaded ones, metal, precious and semi-precious gems, kundan, jadau, you name it and you find a unique Rajasthani design jewellery. There are several Rajasthani jewelers that work in a small workshop but are famous worldwide for their quality and designs. Rajasthan news channel proudly beams with the fact that the jewellery of Rajasthan is internationally acclaimed with several being bought by the Queen of England, Hollywood celebrities and who not! These markets also sell some of the low-priced jewellery, which are generally junk. These take their ideas from tribal jewellery and also preferred world across.

Meenakari work in gold in Rajasthan handicraft is beautiful and in demand all over the world. Handicraft with Jaipuri enamel which merges comfort with style and elegance is one of the most attractive pieces of handicraft of the state.

Kundan work is another kind of jewellery handicraft that soothes eyes with its incredible beauty. Those updated with facts and latest Rajasthan news in Hindi will know how Kundan jewellery is synonymous with royalty, class, wealth, and power. Kundan work, patronized by the Mughals, is all about embedding stones in gold and silver in attractive patterns of jewellery.

An expert eye and people with love for jewellery can never miss the shine of gems and stones of various colors, like that of ruby, emerald, amethyst, topaz, etc., which are put into patterns that make it all the more irresistible. Rajasthan jewelers have also made their mark in creative and attractive pearl jewellery. However, news in Hindi Rajasthan informs that the jewelers here also realize the requirement of loose stones that are embedded in these attractive handicraft jewellery and thus are also sold loose by some local stores.

However, more than any other jewelry, what Rajasthan handicraft jewellery is exclusively known for is lac jewellery or lacquer jewellery. Lacquer is an insect that secretes a thing called lac. Though the whole state produces lac, Jaipur is specially known for handicraft lac jewellery. This scarlet substance is used in bangles, necklaces, earrings, etc., of amazing beauty. Lac jewellery is a tribal form of jewellery which has now garnered interest all over the world. As per the stats of latest news in Hindi Rajasthan, the demand of lac jewellery is on an ever-high. With the growing demand of lac, manufacturers now also manufacture mirrors, key chains, jewellery boxes, etc.

Of the things made of lac, the most known is lac bangles, commonly called lac ki chudiyan. These bangles traditionally were made in plain patterns of white, though now are manufactured in beautiful patterns and designs.