Vibrant colors, cordial warmth and a rich tradition - if that sums up Rajasthan, you would find a miniature of Rajasthan in Barmer. Located close to the land where the Great Indian Desert starts, the sandy terrain of Barmer is a small town, but a lively one.
Barmer has its share of rugged forts, huge palaces and of course temples. See the camels trudging across the barren land, the artisans busy in crafting out potteries, saris, woodcarvings.
While on a travel to Barmer the one thing that you notice is the mud-walled houses decorated with delicate folk motifs and the colorfully attired people. Being a barren wasteland, the people of Barmer have learnt the hard way that they need to develop exceptional skills in order to survive. So it is but natural that they channelised their creative skills into intricate weaving and pottery.
Barmer is now known for its rich crafts, dances and music. Barmer is a tiny yet lively town in Rajasthan, which reflects the typical color, warmth and tradition of Rajasthan. The name Barmer is derived from the ruler Bahada Rao or Bar Rao who is said to have founded the town in the 13th century. Initially called 'Bahada-mer' it was later shortened to Barmer.
Barmer has its share of rugged forts, huge palaces and of course temples. See the camels trudging across the barren land, the artisans busy in crafting out potteries, saris, woodcarvings.
While on a travel to Barmer the one thing that you notice is the mud-walled houses decorated with delicate folk motifs and the colorfully attired people. Being a barren wasteland, the people of Barmer have learnt the hard way that they need to develop exceptional skills in order to survive. So it is but natural that they channelised their creative skills into intricate weaving and pottery.
Barmer is now known for its rich crafts, dances and music. Barmer is a tiny yet lively town in Rajasthan, which reflects the typical color, warmth and tradition of Rajasthan. The name Barmer is derived from the ruler Bahada Rao or Bar Rao who is said to have founded the town in the 13th century. Initially called 'Bahada-mer' it was later shortened to Barmer.
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