Rajasthan...Royal and Rustic...Through My Lens...!!!

I am going to start a New Series on the magnificent desert state of Rajasthan...the land of 'Kings'...that takes my heart away !...the vibrant state which fascinates me deeply !!...
For me, this princely state reflects the true image of my beloved country...India...and probably never ever I would be able to ignore the breathtaking beauty of this colourful paradise...!!!

The Majestic Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur, Rajasthan...

The Royal Mehrangarh...another view..!

a Rajasthani village boy (tribal musician )inside the super impressive fort...!

Rajasthan and it's vibrant culture, history and heritage, colourful people and delicious food, myth and mystery, the forts and the palaces, the rustic and the royals....are an integral part of my design site...so stay tuned for many more to come in future...!!!

To Be Continued.....!!....!!!...

All pictures are taken by me. Please, do not reuse them in any form without my written permission.Thanks!

My Blue Pottery of Rajasthan

Yes, I'm in love with Jaipur Blue Pottery :-)

From our innumerable long drives to the 'desert state' we have collected all these  over the years....

....pics from my Singapore home....

Traditional needle work from Rajasthan....my all time passion

Traditions...and colours...and Ethnic Indian Decor Inspirations...

MY HOME

Rajasthani

 puppets and bird hanging mobile.....

Traditional Art and Craft has been and shall be a reflection of cultural, socioeconomic, climatic and historic state of society at all times.....

Jaipur and Ajmer are the main centres of production of Traditional Rajasthani 'Gotta Art Work'.

In recent years pure silver yarns are replaced by synthetic yarns...

floral and animal motifs are commonly used...

Some of my Rajasthani Handicraft collections...

Needle works from the 'Desert State'

The work was previously done on pure Georgette, Chiffon, Velvet and Silk...whereas as in recent years synthetic fabrics are used for the production. The colours commonly used are Red, Orange,Yellow, Pink, Maroon and Magenta :)