Textiles Of Rajasthan At The Jaipur Court (H.B)

Rajasthan has long been famous as a centre of production for many different kinds of cloth, and for the skilled techniques of its craftspeople. From woodblock printing and cotton embroidery to gota and zardozi, every type of cloth production and decoration is found in the region. Each is also well represented in the collection of the Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum, in the City Palace in Jaipur, as the members of the court were always ardent patrons and supporters of local arts. This is the fifth book in a new series of illustrated publications launched in 2014, which aims to bring the museum’s collections to a broader audience. Other volumes illustrate some of our finest examples of arms and armour, painting and photography, and textiles and garments. In this volume, Dr Vandana Bhandari, a noted expert in the field, focuses primarily on textiles that were made locally. By showcasing and celebrating some of our best examples, we aim to raise awareness and interest and preserve the legacy of Rajasthan’s magnificent textiles.