Rajasthan is among the richest states in the country. May be it was a result of a war like life style of people of Rajasthan which sharpened the creative senses, artistic skills and inspired them to create the best and richest of arts. Rajasthan has created and preserved rich craft heritage which includes fabulous fabrics in lovely prints, precious and semiprecious stones, Kundan Meenakari Jewelry, embroidered leather work, other hand crafted items of wood, ivory, lac, glass, brass, silver and gold. Each period of history saw it's own contribution to the thriving art scene. History of Rajasthan reveals that the Kings and nobles were patrons of Art and Craft and they encouraged the craftsmen in activities ranging from wood and marble carving to weaving, pottery and painting. People of this region had a strong desire to decorate their surroundings. The great palaces were decorated with as much attention as the walls of mud

Rajasthani textiles come in a fascinating range of dyed and block-printed fabric which are further embroidered. Each region has its own special color scheme, design and technique.
Hand-block printed textiles of the townships of Sanganer and Bagru near Jaipur have won the hearts of millions at home and abroad.

Stone crafts :-
Rajasthan produces the country's finest marble, sandstone, quartz and slate.
The extraordinary craftsman ship of Rajasthani stone workers is visible in the numerous temples, palaces and havelies. For the connoisseur, there are life-like and life-size statues, the intricately carved pillars and jalis (latticed grilles). The finest examples of Jali work can be seen in the various havelis (mansions) of Jaisalmer.

Wood work :-
Carved wooden chests and boxes with brass inlay and lacquer work, together with sandalwood statues and objects, are the some of the most popular hand crafted items. There is also a wide range of grand furniture, reminiscent of the royal era.

Pottery:-
Carved wooden chests and boxes with brass inlay and lacquer work, together with sandalwood statues and objects, are the some of the most popular hand crafted items. There is also a wide range of grand furniture, reminiscent of the royal era.

Miniature Paintings:-
Different schools of this fascinating art have flourished here since the 16th century, each with its own distinctive style.
The Kishangarh school is best known for its Bani Thani paintings. A totally different style with highly exaggerated features - long necks, large almond-shaped eyes, long fingers and the use of subdued colors. The verdant greenery of the Kota-Bundi region is reflected in the paintings of that region. The rulers of Amer-Jaipur were the closest to the Mughals and a strong Mughal influence crept into their paintings.

Lac and Glass
Lac is mainly used bangles and decorative items. Lac bangles are made in bright colors. These bangles and decorative items are inlaid with glass and colored stone.