The 10 Best Museums in Jodhpur District, Rajasthan

Durry is kind of carpet.we are weaving at home in traditional way from last 300 years. We use vegetable and natural colours. so completely washable. we use both side.we sell our product direct to customer so profit goes direct to the artizen.for more information and photos contact to Chhotaram.

Ganesh handicrafts is a family owned traditional business house. Ganesh handicrafts found its roots in a very reputed Marwari Jain family. Seth shri SUMER CHAND JI ABANI Established this business half a century ago at footsteps of clock Tower (Ghantaghar). In early days Sardar market where clock tower is situated was a vibrant and thriving hub of trade in heart of Jodhpur. By then Jodhpur was a princely state with its capital at Meharangarh fort. Business acumen of Seth Late Shri SUMER CHAND JI ABANI laid a solid foundation stone cemented by ethics and value of Abani family. A commitment to quality, reliability and trust toward esteemed user of Handicraft supplied by Ganesh Handicraft made great stride and it became a well-known name in Jodhpur handicraft Industry. Seth Shri SUMER CHAND JI ABANI was one of pioneer in establishing Jodhpur as handicraft destination for world over.

Salawas Durry Udhyog established in 1897 by Lt. Fatohji ,who remain as a source of inspiration to be dedicated to work. Presently the organization is handling and owning by the Mr. Usman Gani. Since the last one century Salawas Durry Udhyog has been manufacturing and supplying all kind of durries (rugs) with good quality.

Please give a call before coming, As the gallery opens only on call and appointment basis. Travellers Gallery is a unique place where you can find museum collections, art and crafts, clothing and accessories, home decoratives, made from artisans and craftsman, a place where you can chill out and also get some free insights about jodhpur and also nearby. The place is owned by a long time traveler who has moved back into India for good. Hopefully you will be keen on meeting other people too. The gallery also serves the purpose for people looking for business from India and bringing stuff overseas to sell further. Its a wholesale chain. P.S. We also invite you to the Polo Season 2016 starting from 01.12.15 to 31.12.15 , the game timings are from 14:00 hrs to 17:00 hrs. We have a stand there. Thanks for reading.

This is family running business and we all stay in this place. .

Dhurries are made manually by skilled artisans on a traditional horizontal loom or vertical loom. In Rajasthan pit looms are also used for weaving in which weaver sits in a pit and feet are used in weaving. The maximum breadth is 24". Dhurries made in Rajasthan at bishnoi village are known as Panja dhurries and are exported on large scale.

Our Family Famous for pottery work And we Have great Experiens , tourists can see people doing pottery, if you want you can also try pottery, We will completely demonstrate the way people here do pottery and will also help you in doing same. We Hope Definatly you Will Visit Our Place .

A Celebration of Rural Rajasthan The truly unique Komal Da Ethnographic Museum of Rajasthan lies on the outskirts of Jodhpur city, perching upon the edge of the Aravali mountain range as it descends to the plains of the great Thar Desert. Set against this stunningly beautiful natural landscape, the museum explores the traditional lifestyles of indigenous Rajasthani communities and the deep relationship between them and their natural environment. Unlike traditional museums that confine their collections to rarities, antiques, curiosities, and objects of great historical or artistic significance, the Komal Da Ethnographic Museum focuses on contemporary artifacts from rural societies. Presenting a broad range of artifacts, along with appropriate audio/video recordings, it illuminates the genius of human creativity in the art of survival, as well as the more refined aspects of human culture. Exploring such themes as biodiversity, land and water usage, agriculture, craft groups, religious beliefs, epics, legends, superstitions, fairs, festivals, markets, the performing arts, social interactions between occupational castes, and the transmission of indigenous knowledge down the generations, the museum presents a comprehensive view of rural Rajasthani life. Life in Rajasthan is shaped by differences in the composition of soil, water availability, and climatic conditions. Besides determining the variety of flora and fauna available to communities in a given area, these differing conditions naturally divide Rajasthan into three zones by promoting the agricultural cultivation of three different crops: bajra, jawar, and makka (pearl millet, sorghum, and corn, respectively). The museum structures exhibitions around the comparison of these three zones. Human cultural practices developed in tandem with the annual agricultural cycle of these three major crops. Exhibitions highlight the impact that subsistence living has on all aspects of creative human endeavors. As an example of the museum’s approach, the first exhibit displays brooms from each region. The exhibit surveys the botanical diversity of each zone through the grasses and plants available for the construction of brooms; this also provides insight into contemporary environmental issues (changes in land use patterns and water usage, declining biological diversity, etc.). The exhibit explores the rationale behind the size, shape, and material composition of brooms in relation to the surface the broom is used on (domestic flooring, open ground, cow-dung floors, cement floors, marble floors, etc. – brooms are even used in harvesting grain). It looks at the role of the broom in domestic hygiene. The exhibit examines the development of different manufacturing techniques used in creating brooms, and the distinct craft groups that make them. Reliance on the natural environment for materials to create brooms has resulted in a scarcity situation, elevating the importance of brooms. Further aspects of the role of the broom in society cover rituals involving the worship of brooms, witchcraft, legends & superstitions about brooms, and their artistic usage in paintings, folk tales, epics, and songs. The museum already boasts a collection of about 175 different types of brooms with documentation. Other exhibits follow the theme of staple food zones. The second exhibit displays tools of different crafts.The third exhibit incorporates traditional folk instruments, puppetry and pottery. All future ones, follow the same holistic, interdisciplinary approach to study and presentation that has been outlined above. The museum is built with traditional construction methods, blending in with the environment and creating a harmonious aesthetic appearance. The museum contains space for permanent and temporary exhibits, a full audio/video digital recording studio,a library, space for archives and an open-air auditorium for cultural performances. The grounds of the museum have been beautifully landscaped with desert medicinal plants. The peacefulness and tranquility of the environment quietly casts the spell of Rajasthan upon any visitor, enhancing the appreciation of the resourcefulness of the people who live within it.

Umaid Heritage Art School is an art gallery and school focusing on traditional and modern art works.Umaid Heritage Art School is located in the heart of Jodhpur. Here you will find free art lessons on traditional Rajasthani Fine Miniature art by Vijay Raj,who specializes in Rajasthani Miniature Painting,sketching and portraits lessons by Gaurav Solanki a fine artist of graphite and charcoal.Travelers stop by for some chai tea, free miniature painting lessons, and sketching lessons.Art work on oil and water color,and all other possible mediums are practiced here.Art collaborations with the travelers are always welcomed.Sharing Art Is Always Welcomed With Love And Respect.