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History of Rajasthan
Rajasthan is geographically biggest state of India and situated in the north western part of the Indian union. The state of Rajasthan covered 342239 Sq km of land.
Rajasthan is a land of vibrant colours and also known as land of palaces and forts.

Before 700 AD Rajasthan was a part of several republics. There after the Rajputs ruled Rajasthan. During 750-1000 AD, the Pratihars ruled Rajasthan. Between 1000-1200 AD, Rajasthan witnessed the struggle for supremacy between Chalukyas, Parmars and Chauhans. Around 1200 AD, part of Rajasthan- Nagur, Ajmer and Ranthanbhor came under Muslim rulers.
In the beginning of 13th century AD, Mewar was most powerful state of Rajasthan. In 1755 Marathas occupied Ajmer.
In 1817-18 the British Government concluded alliance with almost all the states of Rajputana. This was the beginning of British rule in Rajasthan. After independence, in 1948 the process of forming Rajasthan state begin which completed in 1956.Before formation of Rajasthan state it was known as Rajputana. At present Rajasthan state consisting of 32 districts and 222 towns.

Rajasthan Barbie Doll

Rajasthan Art & Crafts Rajasthan is a land of art & crafts. The creativeness and artistic skills of people of Rajasthan known all over the world. Rajasthan Shop providing this service to bring these wonderful pieces of artifacts, painting , metalware , terracotta, jewelry, lac and glass work, Leatherware, Blue Pottery, Home Decor and Puppets from artisan to art lovers from past many years.

Pashmina comes from Himalayan goats called Capra Hircus

Pashmina is a kind of fabric. It is very soft , warm and most luxurious wool all over the world. The word Pashmina is derived from the Persian word pashm . In Persian language PASH means wool which also refers to the inner coat of hair on animals as finest wool fiber.The inner coat of hair is called pashmina. Pashmina is the best insulation all over the world. Pashmina comes from Himalayan goats called Capra Hircus.

These goats are available in Himalayan region. The wool from Capra Hircus is better than wool of any other goat. One pashmina In the Himalayas where temprature is too low the survival of goats is possible because of their inner coat of hair ie pashmina. One goat can deliver 5 to 8 ounce pashmina per year. The Pashmina fibre is approximate 15 microns in thickness which is approximately 5 times thinner then human body hairs, That is why pashmina is very fine fabrics.

Pashmina Shawl

Pashmina is delicate soft fiber which gives soft touch to human body. In olden days EMPERORS or RULERS are wearing pashmina cloths because pashmina was too expensive and only royal families can offered to wear pashmina clothes. This precious Pashmina fabric was also known as FIBRE FOR Emperors.

In olden days, Pashmina clothes were hand woven by traditional weavers and now their next generations are in the same profession. In today’s commercial market, pashmina is usually available with wool and silk. Pure pashmina is too light.To make it more strengthen and durable silk is added in pashmina. Pashmina shawls, stoles and scarfs are widely available in Single-ply and Two-ply with different content of silk in different colors and thickness.