Poshak: Pride of Rajput Women
It is a symbol of Rajput festivity, the only ensemble the bride will ever wear. Even if she can well afford and order a lehenga from the Sabyasachi Atelier, the Rajput bridal ensemble Poshak is the most poetic of all in the Indian wear segment.
4th Dec, 2020 Read more...
Who is Padmanabh Singh, Jaipur’s 22-year-old polo-playing royal?
From polo with princes William and Harry to backpacking in Brazil – this distinctly millennial royal lives a richly varied life
The Maharaja of Jodhpur's Guns is a royal treat for the gun buffs
The cover photograph, heft and feel of the coffee table book, "The Maharaja of Jodhpur's Guns", is enough to make a gun lover drool. My initial excitement turned to confusion as the book attempts far more than what its caption and cover suggest.
A clothing line which cares for rural well-being
Shubhangana and Veerangana Jamnia’s brand, Dor, is not only keeping the legacy of craft alive, but also promoting sustainable clothing and supporting rural development.
Indian royal families have come together to protect local crafts through this exhibition
The Karkhana Chronicles brings together erstwhile royal houses from Gwalior, Jaisalmer and Mayurbhanj with this trio of installations.
26th Nov, 2020 Read more...
From Jodhpur to US: Tracing the dazzling history of the Star of Asia Sapphire
The coronavirus-induced lockdown led FPJ writer to take a trip down memory lane to the time when he visited the National Museum of Natural History and was left dazzled by the mesmerising 'Star of Asia Sapphire'
When Gayatri Devi’s mother turned down Prince Sawai Man Singh II for wanting to marry the 15-year-old
In ‘The House of Jaipur’, John Zubryzcki returns with fascinating behind-the-scenes account of the inner workings of Jaipur’s Kachwaha dynasty and India’s most glamorous royal family.
The splendour of the guns of Maharaja of Jodhpur
Guns, for the Jodhpur royalty, were not just instruments of self-defence, but also objects of indulgence, with the finest of gold and ivory inlay work, precious stone embellishments and metal craftsmanship making them even more priceless.
'The Maharaja of Jodhpur's Guns' chronicles journey of historic guns in India
International arms expert Robert Elgood explores historic Indian firearms in a new book by focusing on the famed Jodhpur collection that includes the best Indian matchlocks, modern British and American sporting guns, shotguns, revolvers and automatic pistols.
Rajputs with the golden guns
Robert Elgood’s ‘The Maharaja of Jodhpur’s Guns’ is a tour de force of the blood and thunder of Marwar royalty through its extraordinary collection of firearms.
