Chess Sets and Boards- Everything You Need To Know

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Chess Sets and Boards Chess is a very well-known game played by means of gamer on a particularly designed chessboard. The sport, as we understand it today, emerged in the southern part of Europe all through the fifteenth century. The European chess advanced from a similar however much older Indian game. Nowadays, chess continues to […]

Traditional Handicrafts of Jaipur

traditional handicrafts of jaipur

Traditional Handicrafts of  Jaipur Jaipur, capital of Rajasthan state, can boast of a high tradition in handicrafts. For time immemorial Jaipur handicrafts are relished by the connoisseurs here and abroad.  The splash of colors, the craftsmanship and dedication of the artists are reflected in every handicraft available in Jaipur. There is imagination, eloquence, exuberance and […]

A Brief History of Indian Chess Pieces

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History of Indian Chess Pieces Chess was played in India from ancient time with the patronage from the Royals. The earlier name of chess is Chaturanga. (having four limbs or army) – Elephants, chariots, cavalry, and infantry. All The epic Kurukshetra war took only eighteen days after the treachery Kauravas used in Chaturanga played against […]

Exotic Wood Carving of Rajasthan in Sandalwood and Kadam Wood

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Wood Carving Of Rajasthan The wood carving of Rajasthan is a mixture of Rajputana and  Rajasthan art form. The wood carvings were indispensable in Royal places. The artists in Rajasthan carry a rich tradition in this delicate and painstaking work. Hand molding or hand carving is a major art creating poetry in wood. Barmer is […]