Handicraft generally refers to artisanal pieces of artwork which have a decorative sense as well as serve the purpose of being of some use. These are type of decorative devices which are made by hand or simple tools. This work of art comes under the broad category of crafts. Handicraft term generally is understood as making of simple decorative tools, but is mainly indented to be worn i.e. has a purpose beyond decoration.
Jaipur Handicrafts has a major tilt and attraction of visitors and behold the position of acquiring the attention of the visitors. The handicrafts made are simple yet unique and reflect the beautiful artistic traditions of the city. The city has some great artisans and craftsmen which are responsible for creating such beautiful articles. These handicrafts based on their uses are made in a variety i.e. shape and size, type of raw materials used, price etc. From miniatures to huge sculptures the city holds a huge market for the best of handicrafts.
Jaipur Handicrafts can be broadly categorized as:- Paintings, marble handicrafts, Wooden statue, handmade papers, Mud/clay products, Stone works, Leather products, Blue pottery, Metal work, Terracotta products, Ceramic work, textiles and Jewelry.
Paintings: – Jaipur Handicraft market offers a great range of paintings from Cotton paintings to Painted accessories, Silk painting to Marble paintings, photo frames, Hindu deity gallery and some of great Mughal paintings. art.pinkcity is an online shopping site, which offers a huge collection of paintings according to the requirement of the means by the user. Paintings for the room, for an office, miniature painting, a painted Hindu deity gallery etc are some categories available on the site.
Marble handicrafts: – Include painted marble decorative such as pots, stands, tables, flower pots, jewelry boxes, pen stands etc. These miniatures painted or carved serve both the purpose of use and decoration and are available in varied prices according to the work done on the article.
Wooden statue: – Wooden statues or decorative pieces are available in the handicraft market. Wooden stools, chairs, arm rest, wall hangings, key chains, God statues, wooden flower pots, jewelry cases etc
Leather Products: – City offers a great range of pure leather goods, such as bags, jackets, wallets, bean bags are available at a very reasonable prices in the market. These leather products also include the beautiful jutis and moojaris which has a great attraction demand in the market.
Blue Pottery: – Blue pottery is a major known specialty of the city; blue pottery is pottery having a blue colored glaze with appealing traditional designs over it. This is the most demanding article of artwork in the market and can be easily bought as it is available at a reasonable rate with appropriate bargaining.
Stones: – Jaipur city has the best collection of precious, semiprecious and birthstones, and has the best of gem stone painting available in the market.
Metal products: – Metal products have a varied range from metal sofas and bed to metal candle stand and statues. These metal products involve skillful hands and experts to create such great artwork.
Textiles: – Another important handicraft article is the textile products, various cloth bags, dress, mats quilts, bed sheets, Bandhej are some very well known textile articles famous in the city.
These are some list of artwork famous in the city which are made out of extremely skillful hands and are beautiful and attract attention of every visitor, who wishes to posses them. These articles are best decorative pieces for house, offices or any other place. From paintings to textile products these handicrafts are very delicately made and are sold at very reasonable prices. Jaipur Handicrafts are very well promoted and are offered for sale at art.pinkcity