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FROM FADING ART TO RESILIENT HERITAGE: PRESERVATION AND REVIVAL OF RAJASTHAN'S TEXTILE TREASURES
Dr. Prerna Saxena
Abstract:
Known as the "Land of Kings," Rajasthan boasts a vibrant textile tradition that reflects the region's rich heritage, beliefs, and aesthetic sensibilities. The paper explores the historical context of Rajasthan's textiles, tracing their origins to ancient times and highlighting the diverse influences that have shaped the region's textile designs and techniques. It focuses on notable textile art forms such as Bandhani (tie-dye), block printing, and embroidery, examining their artistic techniques and symbolic meanings. The cultural symbolism of Rajasthani textiles is explored, revealing the use of colors, embroidery motifs, and fabric choices to convey messages about identity, beliefs, and social status. The paper emphasizes the artistic techniques employed in traditional textiles, including block printing, embroidery, tie-dye, appliqué work, zari embroidery, and leheriya