LIFESTYLE

GI tagged items to shop from Rajasthan

By Sneha Das

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Bagru painting

Bagru painting is a traditional ancient technique practiced by the Chhipa community in remote places of Rajasthan. It involves techniques of hand-block printing with natural colors.

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Blue pottery of Jaipur

One of Jaipur's popular traditional crafts, blue pottery involves the use of vibrant cobalt blue dye to paint the pottery. This art originated in Jaipur in the 17th century.

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Kathputlis

Kathputlis are string puppets that are made of wood and are used in Rajasthani folk dances where puppeteers use them to tell old mythological stories in miniature theater performances.

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Kota doria weave

One of the finest open weave fabrics in the country, kota doria is mainly woven in the small town of Kaithoon in the Kota district of Rajasthan.

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Sojat mehendi

The famous Sojat mehendi received GI status in 2022 January. This mehendi is popularly known for its high lawsone and red-orange dye content which makes it special and unique.

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