The history of Jaipur's leather and leather work, dates
thousands of years back . In North West India, the skins of buffalo,
bull, camel, cow, sheep and goat have been put to various uses.
Leather forms an indispensible raw material in the making of musical
instruments as the tabla, dhol, kamaycha, used by Rajasthani folk
musicians. Jaipur's stunning designed leather shoes are popular in
all over the world. Most popular centres of traditional footwear are
Jaipur and Jodhpur. The products of leather are as Hand-bags,
purses, belts, hats, stools and collapsible chairs etc.
Jaipur handbags is yet another product to look out while on your
tour to Jaipur . With colored leather, patterned leather as cracks,
bold curves, and traditional motifs, these handbags have become a
quiet a rage amongst youngrsters. The leather seats with geometrical
patterns are quite popular. They are generally found with appliqué
work done with colored leather pieces. These days leather with
metallic gold or silvery finish is becoming popular.
Jaipur is quiet popular for the painted lampshades, shields and
vases made of camel hide products all over the world. Bikaner is one
of the center for making decorated lampshades. The shades are not
only painted but may be embroidered also. The designs are fine, done
intricately to cover whole of the surface of lamp like a net.
Decorative saddles for horses are prepared in Bikaner, Jaipur and
Jaisalmer. Another unique thing that you can buy in your tour is
Kopi, a special type of water bottle made of Camel hide. Bikaner is
also known for its painted perfume bottles, water jugs and hand bags
with geometric motifs. The products made from camel hide are very
durable and hold on more beauty. The hide is scraped till it becomes
transparent and then molded into lampshades, vases, perfume vials
and photo frames.
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