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Lacquer Work

The Craft of Making Lac Bangles
by
Prof. Bibhudutta Baral,Anisha Crasto and Anushree Kumar
NID, Bengaluru
Introduction
 
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Rajasthan has a long history of rich culture and tradition which is still embedded in the lifestyle of the people. It can also be prominently seen in the socio-cultural activities of the state. The city of Jaipur houses a lot crafts which have a strong relation to the customs and tradition of the people of Rajasthan. Lac as a craft practice has a traditional importance among the women of the state. Women wear lac bangles in marriages and festival. The lac bangles are in huge demands during festivals, marriages and are also offered to Gods and Goddesses as religious offerings. Therefore a lot of families all across Rajasthan are engaged in the craft of making lac bangles. Lac bangles are made in Jaipur as it has huge demands among the local and foreign buyers. Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh, while planning the city housed the craft in a lane which came to be known as Maniharon Ka Rasta after the name of the community practicing the craft. The place is situated in the walled city near Ajmeri Gate. Apart from this in many places around the walled city artisan, especially the women are engaged in making bangle at small scale.

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