Wednesday, October 25, 2006

ArticleBlaster Rajasthani Wooden Furniture

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Author Name: Karishma Roy
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WebSite: http://www.giftsnaccessories.com
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Description: Rajasthan is a wide coliseum of numerous styles and forms of wooden furniture ranging from painted furniture to latticework on wood.
Keywords: Corporate, Gifts, Accessories, Promotions, Indian, Product, Rajasthan, Wooden Handicrafts, Furniture
Word Count: 600

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The Desert State of Rajasthan is renowned for its rich and exotic tradition of wooden handicrafts. Especially its wooden furniture presents an image of exquisite culture. The State is a wide coliseum of numerous styles and forms of wooden furniture ranging from painted furniture to latticework on wood. Because of its royal patronage, this form of art became very popular and provided affluent tradition of craft to the state. Its religious connection applause the handsome tradition of wooden handicraft. It is regularly used to make ornaments, ceremonial arches pillars and other things related to religion and ceremonies. In wooden handicrafts the art of furniture making holds special privilege because of its popular use. Rajasthani havelis and princely palaces are pride signatories of rich wooden tradition in state. In the medieval times this folk art from Rajasthan, gain extraordinary response because of its exquisite appearances and powerful support by the princely families.

Even today the furniture from Rajasthan is quite unique and popular through out the country. Rajasthan holds the privilege as the only state where the latticework on wood is done. Especially the ravishing royal palaces are the finest example of latticework done here. Mehrangarh Fort is one of the finest among Rajasthani forts. Situated in Jodhpur stands beautifully with its magnificent and majestic structure is a fine example of latticework. Even in the pink city of Jaipur stands Hawa Mahal (Built in 1799) a finest example of Rajput style of architecture that partly holds beautiful latticework. In various cities of Rajasthan one can find elegant painted furniture in the forms of screens, doors, caskets and chairs etc. especially the cities like Jodhpur, Kishangarh are vary much popular in this form of art. Regions like Ramgarh and Shekhavati are acknowledged for their beautiful tradition of ornamental wooden furniture featured with floral designs. The furniture coming from Shekhavati is created from local timbers like Sheesham (Dilbergia Sissoo), Mango and Babool holds popular demand in market. Rajasthani wooden furniture appears in various designs, styles, patterns with distinct quality and are assigned to particular region or place. Carved furniture from Jodhpur and Barmer holds distinct identity for their handsome creation. Barmeri furniture holds special place in the wooden handicrafts from India. Derived from its native place called Barmer, a small town situated deep in the heart of Thar Desert of Rajasthan.

The part of Lunkaransar is famous for its Pidha Furniture. Commonly used in the marriage ceremony and are made in a wooden frame with a woven seat in geometric patterns either using cotton yarn or goat hair. Every part of Rajasthan acknowledges special variety of furniture with its own uses and qualities. With its long and prosperous tradition of wooden furniture this Desert State has become paradise for art lovers and collectors. Its antique reproduction also possesses the elegance of work combined with sophistication and beauty. Rajasthan also holds the privilege as one of the big exporters of wooden handicrafts as there is a large amount of demand to the Rajasthani products. Especially the south Asian countries are the big markets for Rajasthani wooden material. To take example China is a main importer for these products though it is very restricted due to govt. control but still manages to feel its presence at the international level. The Rajasthani furniture exhibits the cultural affluence and glory. Each and every piece on wood whether tables, chairs, stools, chests creates an impression of valuable possession to have. Whether classy inlay work, painted elegance of furniture or colorful scenes with beautiful carving all these varieties from Rajasthan decorates your beautiful home with the impression of excellence.

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