Handicrafts & Cuisine

Pushkar Fair is among the most famous festivals of Rajasthan which attracts tourists from all over the world. Colorful handicrafts and lip-smacking cuisine are among the main attractions of the fair. Browse the various stalls at the fair for a wide variety of handicrafts and delicious traditional dishes of Rajasthan.

Rajasthan, the land of raja-maharajas is famous for its rich handicrafts. All the regions of this state have their own unique and wonderful handicrafts to offer. And most of the handicrafts are crafted from the locally gathered material. The handicrafts are high on quality and yet no very expensive which makes the tourists go on a shopping spree when they are on Rajasthan tour. Tourists coming to Rajasthan take back home several beautiful handicrafts as the memory of this incredible state.

Some of the famous handicrafts of Rajasthan available in the Pushkar fair are:

The paintings of Rajasthan are famous for their style and elegance. They are available mainly in two styles- Phads and Pichwais.

The beauty of sculptures is amazing which can be seen in architecture and stand-alone work as well such as Ornamental Pillars, Marble Statues, Fountains, Window, Gates of Buildings, Lamps, Stone Benches, Chairs, Tables and Planters.

Blue Pottery is a fascinating handicraft of the state. Blue pottery is hand painting made on a wide range of products like tiles, vases, mugs, bowls, pots, urns and doorknobs.

Beautifully carved wooden furniture such as chairs, beds, cradles, low tables and stools are also available.

Jewelry is a special feature of the handicrafts of Rajasthan. From silver jewelry to lacquer jewelry and precious stone jewelry, all are available here. You will find a variety of designs in jewelry.

Tie and dye fabric and block printed fabric are the famous fabrics of the state. Available in different designs and colors, these fabrics are dies in fast colors using vegetable and mineral dyes.

A variety of leather articles such as colorful jutties (foot wear), bags, pouches, belts and other accessories can be bought here.

The metal crafts available here are in the form of table tops, wall plates, flasks, boxes, jewelry box, trays, statues of Krishna, Ganesha, and decorative birds, horses and elephants.

Puppets

The colorful puppets are the most famous handicrafts of Rajasthan. Their interesting expressions and vibrant dresses make then attract everybody’s attention.

Terracotta

Terracotta pots look very beautiful. Black in color, they are used for cooking, storage and also for decorating the gardens.

Carpets and Durries

Beautifully woven colorful carpets and durries in various designs are available in different sizes and colors. Rajasthani carpets and durries are known for their durability and beauty.

Cooking has always been a serious business in the kitchens of Rajasthan. Rajasthani food is famous for its taste. Some of the popular Rajasthani dishes which you must try out at the fair are dal bati and churma, besan ki missi puri, lachha parantha, safed mass, lal maas, govind gatta, alu mangori, kair sangria and ghewar( sweet dish).