The Maharani's New Sari

First up on the Rajasthan Hill Fort & Palace tour was the Amber Palace.  Each new palace seems bigger and more elaborate than the previous, and Amber Palace is no different with many kilometers of fortified wall built around the impressive palace.

Amber Palace - Jaipur

Fortified Wall - Amber Palace

After the Amber Fort we are taken to look at some precious stones being cut and set for jewellery – Jaipur is famous for its precious stones – followed by the obligatory visit to the shop!  Fortunately we are a little more streetwise after Agra and the salesman isn’t too pushy.

Although we have not been interested in shopping for marble inlay or precious stones we are actually very interested in purchasing some of the second thing that Jaipur is famous for – block printing.  We ask the guide and he takes us to a government run cooperative where we see local artisans making large block print fabrics and then spend an enjoyable hour or so in the shop choosing some fabrics to take home.  Mrs M is also talked into trying on a Sari which the salesman thinks “would be perfect for going out for Indian food when you get back home”.

Maharani McClymont

 

The Maharani – or Mrs M – although tempted by a new sari, decides it is maybe not quite right for the Tamarind Tree.

Mr M