Art a League Apart
Rajasthan’s miniature paintings are known the world over and Rajasthan is considered one of the main cultural centres where paintings developed and later took various forms. It is said that the Mughals brought the art of miniature paintings from Persia under Humayun, and
Festivals You Must Experience
Rajasthan is well-known for its royal forts, mansions, palaces as well as its rich wildlife. The region’s traditions, culture and customs are charmingly intertwined with the state’s deep-rooted history. To fully immerse in the beauty of Rajasthan, there is no better way than
Gem of A Story
In this first-person account, Siddharth Kasliwal of Jaipur’s historic Gem Palace talks about the family’s enduring attachment with the city, the 200-year-old Kasliwal business legacy, the brand’s emphasis on imperial Mughal designs, the Marwari business model, philanthropy, vegetarianism and much more.
A Designer’s Dream
A magnificent landscape reflects glories of the city’s historical past, even as its palaces and relics stand testament to its majestic grandeur. It is in this vibrant and historic city of Jaipur that trendsetter Raghavendra Rathore will soon set up a first-of-its-kind institute,
The royal realm of art
Giles Tillotson and Mrinalini Venkateswaran, the editors of Painting & Photography at the Jaipur Court, take readers on an artistic journey spanning two centuries in this coffee-table book, the fourth in a series of well-researched publications showcasing the collections at Jaipur’s Maharaja Sawai
From Jaipur, With Love
In ‘Jaipur Quilts’, Krystyna Holmstrom transports the reader to the quaint by-lanes of the Pink City, offering a glimpse at the genesis of Jaipur’s quilts and the art of quilt making.
Celebrating Rajasthan’s festive past
Since time immemorial, Rajasthan has been synonymous with rich heritage, traditions and colourful festivities. Vibhuti Sachdev outlines the various rituals and practices and how they continue to be an integral part of Jaipur and its people in her coffee-table book Festivals At The
Battle of Brilliance
An expert in the field of arms and armour, Dr Robert Elgood, the author of Arms and Armour at the Jaipur Court, brings us a taste of royal warfare through photographs and extensive research on a large number of arms on display at
Hope Amidst Turmoil
Alka Saraogi won the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2001 for her very first novel. Fourteen years later, she is out with her fifth novel—Jankidas Tejpal Mansion—set in Calcutta during the 1970s. In conversation with MARWAR, Saraogi talks about her protagonist’s need to protect
Ahead of his Time
What makes Gaurav Mehta tick is his passion for creating exclusive timepieces. They may be inspired by history or Jaipur’s regal heritage, but the end words are luxury and distinctiveness. In a first person essay, the avant garde horologist talks about his childhood
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