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Leather ware
Leather is also an essential raw material
for making musical instruments such as
the tabla, dhol, kamaycha. These instruments
are used by Rajasthani folk musicians.
The world fame jootis are made from leather
having artistically embroidered uppers.
These are incredibly comfortable and sturdy.
Jaipur, Jodhpur, Barmer and Jaisalmer
are traditionally known for these footwear.
Bikaner is known for its painted lamp
shades, shields and vases made from camel
hide .Designer hand-bags, purses, belts,
hats, stools and collapsible chairs with
graphic embroideries made from leather
at Tilonia village near Ajmer is also
example of good craft man ship.
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The hand knotted woolen carpets of Tonk,
Bikaner, and Jaipur are generally based
on Persian styles. The traditional cotton
durries of Jaipur, Jodhpur are mostly
in pastle shades with geometrical motifs
design. 
Painting of Rajasthan miniature and
folk are known all over the world for
treatment and composition, color scheme
and subjecting. Use of vibrant colours,
bold lines, two dimensional treatment
of figures and entire composition distributed
in compartments are some of the unique
features of these paintings, popularly
known as ‘phad’ paintings.
