Versatile Rajasthan Handicrafts at Aapno Store.

As far as Art and handicrafts Product concern Rajasthan is among the richest state in India. Silver Jewellery products, Gemstone Paintings, Leather Bags, Leather Wallets, Marble Handicrafts, and Painting Handicrafts are the most brilliant products from Rajasthani Handicraft. Rajasthan has created and preserved rich craft heritage which includes fabulous fabrics in lovely prints, precious and semi-precious stones, Kundan Meenakari Jewellery, embroidered leather work, other hand crafted items of wood, ivory, lac, glass, and brass, silver and gold.

When we talk about crafts of Rajasthan, how can we forget to discuss about the exquisite designs of Rajasthani wooden furniture. In different part of Rajasthan you can see carved wooden furniture having different styles and designs. Exquisite motif and design works on wooden furniture are eye-catching. The most famous work on wooden furniture in Rajasthan is the latticework.Jodhpur and Kishangarh are known places where from you can purchase carved casket, screens, doors, chairs, tables, shelf, etc.

The beautiful marble crafts of Rajasthan are very popular. These consist of carved wall hangings, beautiful sculptures, statues of gods & goddesses, furniture & tabletops, flower, vases, fireplaces, statues, etc in marble.

Leather items from Rajasthan are also popular. Particularly mojaris and jutis with beautiful embroidery work are loved among people. The pattern and design of embroidery varies from region to region. However, Jodhpur and Jaipur are the places known for beautiful mojaris and jutis.

Blue potteries of Rajasthan are popular form of exquisite Rajasthani handicrafts. Jaipur is perhaps the most known place for blue pottery in Rajasthan. To create blue potteries, green and white colors are mainly used.

Not only this, Rajasthan is full of exquisite handicraft and art. The List goes on with Textiles in Kantha work and embroidery, the earthen pottery, semi precious stone jewellery, laquer (Lac) bangles and jewellery etc

Aapno Store boasts of all these handicraft items which is just a click away from you. The products at Aapno Store are hand picked and sold at very reasonable price. All you need to do is just log on to www.aapnostore.com and enjoy shopping.

Aapno Store Brings You The Rich State of Handicraft

Rajasthan is a rich state in culture, art and crafts. It is famously known for its exquisite handicrafts. Depicting the rich culture & tradition of the state, beautiful handicrafts of Rajasthan keep their exclusivity. Handicraft of Rajasthan is an add-on of attractions of the state. Travelers and tourists love to see and purchase exquisite handicrafts while on Rajasthan tours. Exquisite handicrafts of the state proudly depict the masterpiece creativity of the Rajasthan people. Aapno Store realized the craze for Rajasthani Handicraft in global market and decided to make this rich handicraft available to every corner of the earth.

Following are the different handicrafts Rajasthan is famous for.

• Textile:-Exquisite Rajasthani textiles (Bandhani or Bandhej textiles) are an excellent example of Rajasthani rich form. Tie and die techniques are used to make Bandhej textiles. Bandhej Kurtis, Bandhej sarees, etc are popular among people.

• Handmade Jewellery:- Handmade jewellery of Rajasthan are Rakhi, Bala, Bajuband, Gokhru, Timamyan, etc. Meenakari is one of the most popular jewellery works of Rajasthan. Meenakari is enameled gold and silver jewellery.

• Carpets & Durries:- Woolen carpets of Bikaner, Jaipur and Tonk are popular. These carpets are hand knotted with stunning designs based on Persian styles. Cotton durries of Jodhpur and Jaipur are tool popular. The geographical motifs and pastel shades make these durries beautiful.

• Blue Pottery: Blue potteries of Rajasthan are popular form of exquisite Rajasthani handicrafts. Jaipur is perhaps the most known place for blue pottery in Rajasthan. To create blue potteries, blue, green and white colors are mainly used.

• Wooden Furniture:- When we talk about crafts of Rajasthan, how can we forget to discuss about the exquisite designs of Rajasthani wooden furniture. In different part of Rajasthan you can see carved wooden furniture having different styles and designs. Exquisite motif and design works on wooden furniture are eye-catching. The most famous work on wooden furniture in Rajasthan is the latticework.Jodhpur and Kishangarh are known places where from you can purchase carved casket, screens, doors, chairs, tables, shelf, etc.

• Rajasthan Quilts:- Rajasthani quilts are the most popular product among people. The most famous place is Jaipur to purchase quilts. The specialty of Jaipuri quilts or Jaipur rajais is they are light and soft as feathers and more importantly they are of high quality. They are available in many varieties like cotton block printed, velvet printed, etc.

• Mojaris/Jutis:- Leather items from Rajasthan are also popular. Particularly mojaris and jutis with beautiful embroidery work are loved among people. The pattern and design of embroidery varies from region to region. However, Jodhpur and Jaipur are the places known for beautiful mojaris and jutis.

• Marble Crafts: The beautiful marble crafts of Rajasthan are very popular. These consist of carved wall hangings, beautiful sculptures, statues of gods & goddesses, furniture & tabletops, flower vases, fireplaces, statues, etc in marble.

• Ivory:- Ivory bangles of Rajasthan are very popular among women. The wearing of ivory bangles is considered to be the symbol of good sign and luck.

• Rajasthan Paintings:- Rajasthani murals & frescoes, miniature paintings are add-on attractions of exquisite handicrafts of Rajasthan.

The List goes on with Textiles in Kantha work and embroidery, the earthen pottery, semi precious stone jewellery, laquer (Lac) bangles and jewellery etc

Aapno Store boasts of all these handicraft items which is just a click away from you. The products at Aapno Store are hand picked and sold at very reasonable price. All you need to do is just log on to www.aapnostore.com and enjoy shopping.

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.

What lies 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.

Hindu New Year- The Many Regional Celebrations

Although the Indian National Calender is the official calendar for the Hindus, regional variants still prevail. As a result, we have a host of new year festivities that are unique to the particular regions on this vast country. Characteristic of the Indian cultural mélange, Hindus in various states of India celebrate the new year in their own ways. And not all of these fall on the same day!

The Hindus of Kashmir start their new year - Navreh - in mid March. At the same time, the north India starts the New Year with Navratra Sthapna when they worship Goddess Durga for 9 days, the southern Indian states of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh begin their new year - Ugadi. The Marathas celebrate their new year Gudi Padwa, and the Sindhis observe Cheti Chand, the coming of new year, during the same time. Usually, the Telugu, Kannada, Marathi, Kashmiri and Sindhi New Year falls on the same day - the first day of the month of Chaitra, heralding the advent of spring.

Aapno Store Wishes all the fans and friends a very happy and prosperous Hindu New Year.

Lehariya: Wavy, Vibrant, Women...

‘Lehariya’ is a famous style of printing. This print is distinct because of its ripple effect. It is a pattern in which diagonal wavy stripes are formed by the fold-resist dyeing technique called Lehariya. Lehariya sarees, ghaghra and salwar kameez are very famous among the rajasthani women. As the monsoon arrives, lehariya takes over every part of the life of Rajasthanis. Dresses with lehariya print are mostly worn on Teej festival. It is the essence of the Rajputi dress. Apart from the sarees and ghaghras worn by ladies, the ‘pagri’ (turban) with lehariya print is famous among the men. Lehariya generally comes in contrasting color combinations. Color combinations like pink and purple, red and yellow are some of the most liked combinations. Combination of yellow and green is famous with the name of ‘Nimbu-Mirchi’. The white waves in a bright color like pink, orange, magenta makes the dress material more graceful.

Aapno store brings you a wide variety of Lehariya sarees, dupattas and dress material which has been brought exclusively from the roots of Rajasthan that may surely please the eyes of the onlookers.

Women draped in the sarees with wavy stripes of bright and vibrant colors look so pretty that they can be the soul of any event with the touch of lehariya dress material from Aapno store.

Kantha Embroidery: Emotions of an artist.

Kantha embroidery involves a simple running stitch. It is the way the embroidery has been used that makes it extra ordinary. The cloth is given layers that were kept together by the stitches. The cloth has multiple uses. It could be used to sleep on or as a light blanket. Kantha is said to be “Dorukha” meaning turning the worn out and old textiles and fabrics to things of beauty.
Kantha evolved out of necessity to drape or protect against cold. Kantha in Sanskrit means rags. It can rightly be called the recycling art. The precious silks and muslins when become worn out, women instead of throwing them away, piled them in layers and stitched. This Kantha work became very much popular and generated huge demand for itself in the fashion world due to its attractive designs and art. Kantha was also said to be lady’s self expression. The real Kantha narrates a story, the emotions and the life of the artist.
Aapno store travelled through the special zones of Rajasthan to explore the best of Kantha work textiles for you. Kantha work textiles at Aapno Store are exclusive and are very rare to find in the local markets.
Check out the Kantha work bed spreads, pillow-covers, cushion covers, dress materials and much more only at Aapno Store. www.aapnostore.com