Carpets

The exquisite Rajasthani carpets are a popular item of export today. Raja Man Singh I of Amer pioneered carpet manufacturing in Rajasthan. When he acquired several exquisite carpets from Heart (Afghanistan) for his palace, he also invited artisans from there to train the local workers. Eventually Jaipur, Bikaner and Amer became the prominent centres of carpet weaving.

The carpet industry of Jaipur further received a boost during the reign of Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh II. Jaipur is known for its quality carpets. The designs are mostly Persian and Caucasian. The motifs consist of human figures, flora, fauna, landscapes and geometrics.

Namdas

Soft woollen druggets, in basic colours are decorated with embroidery and applique work. Rajasthani namdas stand out for their simplicity and design. The main production centre is Tonk.

Durries

Rajasthani hand-woven cotton durries also called 'Panja' durries, are known for their remarkable geometric patterns and colours. They not only command sizable markets in India, but also overseas.