This book attempts to trace the origin, expansion, popularity and utility of 35 of the most representative handicrafts of Rajasthan.
They include Textiles Phad (Scroll Painting), Patchwork, Glass Embroidery of Barmer, Kota Doria, Tie -Dyeing- Sanganeri , Akola, Nathwara, Dabu and Bagru Prints: Woodcraft (Wood Carving , Puppet Making, Kawad, Toran, Barmer Furniture with wire Inlay, Sandal Wood Work) ; Terracotta (Molela plaques, Storage Bins, Blue Pottery); Sculpture (Talwada and Jaipur); Jewellery (Silk, Thread, Bone and Paper) and miscellaneous crafts such as Ivory Carving, Carpet and Namda making, Handmade Paper, Artefacts of Lac and Papiermache, Mojadis, Usta art, Stained Glass Painting and Paintings Studded with Semi- Precious Stones.