Fabrics and Carpets in Jaipur

Fabrics and Carpets in Jaipur

Jaipur is famous for fabrics and carpets. Known for a wide range of textiles, Jaipur has already carved out its place in the world. The textiles include tie and dye fabrics, hand block prints and embroideries with mirror works.

Block makers and printers are found in Sanganer, a place which is very close to Jaipur. The Sanganeri print includes orange and red colors with floral designs dyed in yellow, blue and black. The interplay of colors is beautiful and the best thing about it is that, it suits every age and style.

There are a number of carpet centers in Jaipur. In fact, Jaipur exports carpets worldwide. Of the numerous varieties of carpets, the Persian and Caucasian prints are noteworthy. These draw direct inspiration from the Afghans. The Namdas are soft woollen carpets which are heavily embroidered and ornamental. Also, the cotton durries which are hand-woven are definitely a speciality of Jaipur.

Carpets of Jaipur include floor coverings made up of small mats known as jajams which is meant for seating. In fact, the Mughal emperor Akbar had established a carpet weaving factory in Jaipur. The dhurrie, which is another type of carpet made of cotton, was produced by the jail prisoners. There is a whole lot of carpet for display in the City Palace Museum in Jaipur.

The multi colored carpet rugs enhances the beauty of your home. The traditional carpets, with their attractive designs, is a must buy article if you want to increase the decorative beauty of your home. These come in a wide range of styles, patterns, colors and materials. These can also be handy as complete gift items.

Carpets in Jaipur are of different types. These include woollen carpets, shaded silk carpets, rugs, Nepalese carpets, dhurries, handmade carpets, mats and wall hangings.

Fabrics and carpets add on to the color of your life. So, you should definitely try these when you travel to Jaipur.

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