Half-day the legacy of Lac in Jaipur
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Offered in: English
Overview
Enter a tiny lane called Maniharon ka rasta in Jaipur and you are surrounded by shops and workshops of a small community that has transformed the craft of making objects out of the resin-deposit of the Lac insect, into a style of jewelry unique to Rajasthan. Ambling through this lane, we learn the history of this community and how they arrived in Jaipur in the 18th century.We step into one of these workshops to see craftsmen whose families have been working for as long as seven generations, in action, as resin blocks are gently heated, drawn, twisted and buffed into beautiful bangles. Lac is also used as a bhairav (filler) for gold and meenakari bangles. When Hindu women get married, they wear green and red Lac bangles. These are also worn to mark festivals like Teej and Gangaur. Lac is also used to make pen holders and other decorative items. Back in the days, these were used as gifts to the Kings.
What's included
Hotel pick-up and drop-offHotel pick-up and drop-off
What's Not included
Tips (optional)Tips (optional)
Where
Jaipur, India
Meeting point:
Pick-up only from city hotel in Jaipur. Please confirm the pick-up place and time directly with the local operator whose contact information can be found in the voucher after booking.
What To Expect
- Visit the lake Maniharon ka rasta to make your trip memorable
- See the craftsmen whose families have been working for a long as seven generations
- Enjoy a variety of shop surrounded
- Roundtrip transportation to your hotel included to make travel easier
From
US$ 325