Shopping for Traditional Paintings Rajasthan


Rajasthan is famous for its traditional art of painting that includes miniature painting, portraits, painting on clothes and furniture. These items can be best bought in Jaipur, Jodhpur, Nathdwara and Kishangarh.

These not only look great but also are light and easy to carry. Important paintings to buy in Rajasthan includes Phad – scroll depicting the tales of Pabuji, Pichhwai – paintings depicting the life of Lord Krishna.

Rajasthan is also known for its painting schools,with special reference to the Kishangarh School of Painting, where excellent miniatures and replicas of old paintings are still made.

The best place to buy these paintings are Swami Art, located near the Lalgarh Palace in Bikaner. In Udaipur, the tourists can shop from these paintings from Lake Palace Road and around the Jagdish Temple.

In Jodhpur, Nai Sarak is the ideal place for shopping for these paintings. In other cities in Rajasthan, these paintings can be bought from the Rajasthali showrooms.