Bikaner Travel Guide

Bikaner Arts & Crafts

Arts & Crafts
Century-old skills continue to produce some of the most artistic and exciting wares in Bikaner which are admired and collected not only by connoisseurs in India but are popular all across thw world. Bikaner is a land of vibrant colors. These colors are a striking part of the Bikaneri life and are found in the bustling bazars, in fairs & festivals, in the costumes worn and produced, and the traditional paintings & murals.

When shopping for souvenirs, the subtle yet ethnic appeal of every item is irresistible whether it be furniture, leatherwear, pottery, metal craft of textiles. It is a little wonder, therefore, that because of these artistic treasures which let you indulge without being extravagant, Bikaner has been dubbed as the shopper’s paradise. Its crafts have always been a source of fascination whether one appreciates them for purely visual or aesthetic pleasure or pauses to savour the underlying history, culture and symbolism.

Leather Wear
The leather works of Bikaner is interestingly a joint effort of the tanning. Cutting and stitching, the women do the embroidery and ornamentation. Designs include sequin work and tassels, brass studs or machine- stitched motifs depending on the region in which the leather article is produced. Pick up leather shoes, sandals, water bags, fans, pouches, saddles and even musical instruments.

Bikaner known for its foot wear also. The popular jutis come with artistically embroidered uppers. They are incredibly strurdy and long lasting and although somewhat uncomfortable for the first few days, they fit like a glove after they are worn for some times.