Jewelry of Rajasthan

Some of the most attractive Indian jewelry comes from the land of Rajasthan. Jewelery has always been an essential part of personal adornment in Rajasthan. Rajasthan is called as craft paradise of India. Precious stone and studded wore by kings and queens of rajputana are very famous in world.There color, designs, concept are incomparable. Their ethnic aura makes them absolute collector's delight. Rajasthani jewelry and gemstones have made a mark on the world map and no Royal Indian Wedding can ever be complete without jewelry.


Each area in Rajasthan actually has its own unique style of making jewelry. Rajasthan manufacturing a wide range of ornaments using Emerald, Diamond, Pearls, polki, Garnet, etc made in Jaipur and Jodhpur.Jaipur is the famous export centre of precious and semi precious stone jewelry. In the rural area of rajasthan women decorate themselves with chunky silver jewelry. Some of the traditional ornaments are rakhri, timaniyan, bala, bajubandh, gajra, gokhru, jod, etc. Some of the popular forms of Rajasthani Jewelry include Kundan Work, Thewa art, Meenakari etc.



Kundankari:-is the art of setting gems and stones in gold. Kundan jewelry is famous because of its design and perfection. This form was taught by the Mughals. It is one of the oldest form of jewelry.



Meenakari:-is a different kind of art of jewelry making and was introduced in Jaipur by the Mughals. It was brought to Jaipur by Raja Man Singh. it is the art of enameling gold and silver jewelry.



Thewajewelry:-In Thewa making, with precision and techniques the pieces of coloured glass are encased in gold plated silver. Design are worked out on the glass pieces.

Jewelry in Rajasthan is much more than just adornment – it is a part of their culture and traditions.