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Blue pottery : An art form, from Persia under the patronage of Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh was first introduced in Rajasthan. It was a new art form with a fascinating recipe of distinctive material like the ground quartz stone; the colour schemes are also peculiar like blue (oxide of cobalt), green (oxide of copper) and the external white.

Some of the pottery is semi-translucent, which lately is being experimented with other colours such as yellow, dark blue and brown. The conventional floral or arabesque, handmade patterns and the animal figure patterns are the prominent designs. The various articles shaped out are mostly the traditional ones like ‘surahis’ or pots of different shapes and sizes for multiple use. Ashtray, tiles, flower pots, lamp shades, jars, accessories etc are the forte of this art of pottery.
 

Metal Craft - Some of the finest metal work in Rajasthan uses enamelled silver that is used for everything from pillboxes to figurines. Brass enamel is less expensive and therefore more prevalent from table-tops to dancing peacocks, caparisoned elephants, dancing camels, swords and shields. In recent years, use of wrought iron has become popular, though this is more contemporary than traditional in usage.

Wooden Artifacts

Wood–sometimes plain, often painted–is used to make everything from furniture to artifacts. The furniture ranges from antique to its contemporary variants which include chairs with painted backs, camel-hide stools, marble-top tables and carved cabinets.

Artifacts include a range of animals–horses, elephants and parrots– that are beautifully painted, as well as boxes; chests, snuff boxes and other interesting memorabilia including dancing figurines and dwarpals or guardians of the doors.

Leatherware

Skilled cobblers use the hides of dead animals for ‘jooties’ (foot-wear), chairs, musical instruments, ‘mojadis’, etc. The ‘jooties’ reflect the unique style of every district they belong to. It is amazing how the leather is beaten, tanned and dyed, and put to best use. The leather is punched and gouged to create a variety of patterns, studded, sequined and even embroidered with woollen motifs. Cities like Jaipur, Jodhpur, Barmer and Jaisalmer are famous for ‘jooties’, musical instruments (like ‘tabla’, ‘dhol’, ‘dhapli’) as also stringed instruments (‘kamayacha’) made out of leather. Bikaner is best known for painted lampshades, shields, and vases and ‘mojadis’ made out of camel hide. Hand bag, belts, hats, chairs, foldable chairs with graphic embroideries are from Tilonia.

Stone Carving

White marble, pink Dholpur stone, green Kota stone, white and grey soapstone- everything is used to make elegant statues, idols, figurines, carved panels, even elaborate ‘jharokhas’ for gardens and pavilions. One of Rajasthan's most enduring arts, which is conspicuous by its prevalence in homes all over the state, stone carving is both an artistic as well as an industrial product.
 

Jodhpur Antiques :Jodhpur is an antique hunter's paradise. The Jodhpur antiques include textiles, silver jewellery, pottery, carved ducks, metalwork, marble figures, paintings, antiques, ivory, bed covers, wall hangings, puppets, clothes, especially designed furniture, etc. You can also find old furniture, chests, cabinets, sculptures, doors, windows, carved lintels, old pictures, memorabilia, rare, first-edition books, etc.

Some of the main centers for antique shopping in Jodhpur, Rajasthan are:

• Rajasthan Art Emporium
• Rajasthan Arts and Crafts House
• Sun City Art Exporters

Jodhpur Bandhini is an ancient, resist-dyeing technique, widely used in the state of Rajasthan. It is also known as Tie and dye. Bandhini is used to design decorative patterns created by skilled artists with the help the dyes. The fabric is tied in intricate patterns with the help of nails, beads or grain. This acts as a prevention against seepage of color into the tied areas during dyeing.

You can find Jodhpur Bandhini at Kapra Bazaar. Jodhpur, India Tie and dye in small motifs or in wave-like strips, on cotton, chiffon or silk and many other patterns are available. Bandhej of Jodhpur, Rajasthan is used as Sarees, Jodhpuri coats, Rajasthani dresses, Salwar-kameez sets, yardages for turbans, etc. You can find all types of Bandhini at Mehar Collection. Even the prices there are pretty less.

The Jodhpuri craftsmen have perfected the technique of Bandhini. They can make the most intricate patterns emerge in discharge, with vibrant backgrounds. To go to Jodhpur and come back without buying Bandhini is a sheer waste. There are a lot of shops in Jodhpur, selling Bandhini. Some of the good markets in Jodhpur for Bandhini are:

Sojati Gate Market
Nai Sarak Market
Sadar Market

Jodhpur Chillies

Jodhpur is one of the famous chilly growing districts of Rajasthan. It is the best place for those who are fond of spicy food. Jodhpur chillies are famous, not only throughout India, but abroad also. The most famous one is Mathaniya's red chilly of Jodhpur. It is famous for its reddish color. It is sent to many parts of this country and even exported to other countries.

Shopping for spices in Jodhpur is an intriguing experience. Heaps of red chilies on the pavement stalls create delightful vistas against Jodhpur's desert skyline. The best market for buying chillies of Jodhpur, India is the famous Clock Towery`
 

Recommended stores for purchase :

Maharani Art Emporium -  Ware House: Kudi Bhagtasni, Pali Road, Opp. Super Service Petrol Pump.
Near 10 Km. Stone From Jodhpur (Raj) India. Tel : +91 291 2724701/ 2723030 Fax : +91 291 2724700  Mobile : +91 98290 27950

Rani Handicrafts - 1,Hanwant Colony, Circuit House Road  Jodhpur (Rajasthan)- INDIA.

Phone : +91-291-3099753  Mobile No. +91-291-2638785 Mobile : +91-98290-27431