Rajasthani furniture handcrafted by gifted artists, exemplifies the rich cultural heritage of the state. The dry climate of Rajasthan is ideal for wood crafting, but blending the traditional wood designs in contemporary wooden furniture is an art, and that can only be done by the trained professionals from Rajasthan. These designs represent the ideals of cutting excess, practicality and an absence of decoration. In different part of Rajasthan we can see carved wooden furniture having different styles and designs. Exquisite motif and design works on wooden furniture are eye-catching.
Wood is the predominant material that goes into making Rajasthani furniture. Jaipur specially makes furniture out of mango wood, acacia wood, shisham wood etc. Furniture-making is pursued passionately in Barmer where Rohida wood is quite famous. The rich carvings on the wooden articles, tables and cots are sure to impress you. Furniture made of Shisham wood with iron inlays is quite popular.
Rajasthani marble furniture is a sign of unparalleled elegance and class.
Paintings afforded by the Rajasthani furniture are examples of rich craftsmanship, these paintings are versatile having very distinct styles of their own. The color scheme is particularly traditional, bringing the impact of rich cultural heritage to the fore. The antique charm of the state is best manifested in the craftsmanship of the artisans from Jodhpur. Furniture from Kishangarh has paintings which are heavily inspired by the Mughal artwork.