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Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Treasures in the Heart of Rajasthan !!


India is a vibrant country, culturally rich with an unparallel heritage of its own. Its produce including spices, food, handicrafts, etc., attract millions and mesmerize connoisseurs of lifestyle living options. Handicrafts from all regions of the country pose as wonderful souvenirs, highly valued by people all over the world.


Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan is a paradise for handicraft shopping lovers. You can find this title awarded to the city on almost all touring websites, traveling guides, blogs, shopping portals, and online catalogs. Called as the Treasure Trove of India, one can never be found empty handed!


Rajasthan is a colorful state that is branded as a true tourism treat for travelers from within and abroad. Be it the oceanic-blue colored city, Jodhpur or the candy-floss fuchsia painted Jaipur, its every city holds something very special and intriguing for a Marco Polo of that generation. However, Jaipur holds the greatest importance being the capital city of Rajasthan. It also houses the most number of handicraft units that are responsible to produce distinctly pretty and ethnic extravaganza for buyers.


The various congested by lanes of Rajasthan exhibit the most of the handicraft items to its credit. For example, the bandhej or tie-and-dye prints on textiles, famous camel leather flat wears known as mojaris and jutis are abundantly seen showcased delightfully.


With Aapno Store initiative, at such pocket-friendly prices, one can get hold of the beauty, quality and durability with handicraft articles such as blue ceramic pottery, wooden carvings and statues, handmade paper products, golden jewellery with enamel work as meenakari and the list goes on. Such handicraft items like hand-knotted bed covers and carpets are also manufactured in the remotes of Rajasthan are celebrated in other countries where they are exported in huge demands.

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