colour me curious

Having visited the markets, beautiful lakes, and an architectural wonder, The City Palace , our next stop was Shilpgram. Shilpgram or Shilpon ka gram is a rural arts and crafts complex outside the city, surrounded by the Aravali range. It was basically established with the objective of educating people about the culture prevalent in Rajasthan, as well as life of the people living in that region. small huts cover the entire place Kalbeliya dance If you really want to indulge in the tribal vibe and experience different shades of Rajasthan all at once, Shilpgram is where you should be headed. And not only that, the place has people representing handicrafts of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, and Orissa as well. Attractions of the place 1. Enjoy the cultural music and dance performances by local artists. Bhavai dance, involving women balancing brass pitchers; swaying with their soles on the edge of a glass, Ghoomar dance, performed during auspicious occasions, Kalb...

With its glorious palaces, spectacular forts, and dramatic deserts, Rajasthan never cease to amaze me. I decided to head South to enjoy the fabled romance of Udaipur.   Shining with whitewashed havelis and domed palaces, the city fringes the shimmering waters of lake Pichola. And like the rest of Rajasthan, it offers exquisite varieties of handicrafts that one cannot help but fall in love with. So, I headed out to explore the markets. There's a flamboyant display of products, ranging from traditional skirts, blouses, dupattas, shoes, and bags, with ethnic charm acting as icing on the cake. After spending the entire day out there, here's a list of must haves from the place. 1.  Bandhani/ Bandhej Bandhani is a tie and dye technique popular in Rajasthan and Gujarat. Even today, men and women use chickpeas or buttons to tie the fabric into small knots and dye it with natural colours. Bandhani suits, sarees, duppatas are available everywhere in the city. Where to ...