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Bikaner is
famous for its "Bikaneri Bhujia" and its sweets. Bikaneri
Bhujia is a spicy snack made from moth dal, spices and
edible oil. Bikaner is also known for its handicrafts and
leather articles, for its palaces and for having Asia's
biggest camel farm.
The city is also known for its intricately carved Jharokas.
These stone screens are found on the windows of forts and
havellis - traditionally, women would use the screens to
watch the world while remaining hidden.
The red sandstone for these stone window screens is supplied
by the nearby village of Dulmera.
Bikaner is also a centre for Usta Art. This centuries old
technique is characterised by miniature paintings and gold
embossing. The work is carried out on ceilings, pillars,
walls, marble, wood, glassware, ivory and - perhaps most
beautiful of all - on pieces of camel hide. |
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