Rajasthan Glass Work

Like the rest of the state's handicrafts, the glass works of Rajasthan are unique in both design and usage. Besides beautiful and traditional items such as handicraft items, glass photo frames, trays, glass art ware, glass jewelry boxes, lamp shades, flower vases, crystal wine glasses, flasks, glass pots, antique crystal chandeliers, glass coasters, glass lamp shades and glass paintings, Rajasthan is famed for its Thewa work.

Colored glass base, embossed with golden miniature artwork is the special attraction of the Thewa work. Floral patterns are etched on gold foil and superimposed on glass moulds and the glassware is cast in such moulds. Thewa pendants are famous pieces of jewelry and their blazing hues and exquisite patterns attract women across the world.

The stain glass work of the havelis, palaces and temples of Rajasthan or Rajputana are visual delights for the tourists of the state. An excellent display of stain glass windows, glass mosaics and intricately inlaid glass work mark the beauty of Udaipur City Palace and the old havelis of the Shekhawati region of the state.

The princely state of Sirohi boasts of its spectacular fort which has been lavishly adorned with gold and the colored glass works. The artisans of Pratapgarh have been credited with the marvelous glass and gold foil adornments of this fort. These interior ornaments have precious jewels embellished on fiberboards on a paint base.

Besides these, Rajasthan is famous for its glass bangles and mirrored lac bangles. In glorious and vibrant colors, these bangles make up the display on most street markets of Jaipur and Jodhpur.

Last Updated on 01 December 2011