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Textiles
A dazzling choice of block-print fabrics, silk and cotton
woven textiles and gold brocade can be bought by the
metre or as ready-made garments, scarves, saris and home
accessories. Good-quality paisley jamavar and pashmina
shawls are also
available in
select stores.
Printed and silk tissue
cushion covers
Lightweight
cotton quilts Paisley
jamavar
shawl

Brocade textile
and scarf
Bamboo and Cane Products
The northeastern states are famous for their
fine bamboo and cane work. Besides objects
for everyday use, such as large baskets for tea-
pluckers, hats and utensils, artisans have now
created a variety of trays, baskets, boxes and
containers for the contemporary market. Good-
quality furniture is also made for local and
international buyers.
Bronze image

Paintings
Many places, especially
Jaipur, Jodhpur and
Udaipur in Rajasthan, have Tribal
shops and ateliers where elephant
painters skilfully recreate
old miniatures (see p409). Artifacts
Poster colours are now Excellent reproductions of
used instead of natural antique bronzes (see p598)
pigments, but the themes are available in many shops.
are still traditional. These These include images of Hindu
range from court scenes deities, such as Krishna and
to depictions of religious Ganesha, as well as objects
A miniature painting and mythological stories. made by tribal artisans.

Herbal and Beauty Products
Traditional herbal remedies have been
re-invented to suit the modern-day Aromatherapy
need for eco-friendly soaps candles from
and cosmetics, soothing Auroville
oils and lotions.
Aromatherapy is highly
popular, and Auroville
(see p593) has developed
a wide range of scented Joss sticks
candles and joss sticks. (agarbatti) Soaps Ayurvedic cosmetics

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