Rajasthan is an important source of precious and semi-precious stones such as emerald, garnet, agate, amethyst, topaz and lapiz lazuli. It is renowned for its exquisite kundan (the art of setting precious stones in gold) and meena (enamel) jewellery, meenakari is also done here. Rajasthan is internationally renowned for its Lac and glass bangles made in a variety of colours and designs are its special attraction.

Rajasthanis are fascinated by the art of painting. It can be found everywhere in different colours and forms. These are broadly classified into Wall, Cloth and Miniature Paintings. Walls and ceilings embellished with colourful paintings are a common sight in Rajasthan. Even huts have intricate mandanas on them. Some of the finest frescos adorn the havelis of the Shekhawati region and the ancient towns of Bundi and Kota.

Rajasthan is where all the country’s similies and metaphors appear to come together. Sand dunes, wooded hills and amazing lakes, palaces and rugged forts, men and women in colourful turbans and skirts, bustling towns and quiet villages, camels, elephants and tigers, harsh sunlight and cool evening breeze are all there in abundance.

The history of Rajasthan dates back to 5000 years and it boasts of a heritage as rich as its landscapes, from the grand palaces and rugged forts to its tranquil countryside. It has an amazing repertoire of exotic handicrafts, and its craftsmen display exemplary skill and workmanship. They create the most opulent and richest treasures in stone, clay, leather, wood, ivory, lac, glass, silver, gold & textiles, giving them the most brilliant of forms.