Dholpur
Saloon:
Dholpur
is known for its locally quarried sandstone used for building palaces
and for latticework extensively used in balcony railings. The rails in
the Saloon are made in teak ply to depict the fine craftsmanship as done
in stone. The Dholpur crest decorates the valance in zardozi work.
Dungarpur
Saloon:
Dungarpur meaning "Hill Town" is
wild and rugged and know for its architecture and the Bhil tribals. The
ceiling is done up in a mixture of relief and mirror work in line with
the "lep" work done by the tribals on the walls of their
houses. The royal state crest, in intricate zardozi work, appears on the
valance of the blinds.
Jaisalmer
Saloon:
Founded
by Rao Jaisal in 1156 AD, this remote desert city is famous for the
Jaisalmer fort, epitomized by Satyajit Ray, the famous film-maker in the
'Shonar Kella' (The Golden Fortress), an epic celluloid saga. The city
is also famous for its havelis, cobbled streets, ancient Jain temples
and a festive gaiety that reverberates across the shimmering with
conspicuous facades served as the inspiration for the intricately carved
jharokhas on the lounge ceiling. It is done on teakwood with a mirror
backing. The famous Jawahar Niwas facade has been depicted in the state
lounge-using cone, metal, copper and silver medium. The royal insignia
adorns the valance of the blind. The colour scheme reflects the beige of
the desert sands.
Jaipur Saloon:
Known
the world over as the Pink City, Jaipur was founded by Maharaja Sawai
jai Singh II in 1727 A.D. The architect Vidhyadhar, under the
instructions of the Maharaja planned the city. The King was an
astronomer and a connoisseur of arts. And his taste is conspicuous in
the beautiful city constructed by him. A fascinating land, Jaipur has
innumerable palaces, monuments & gardens that attract hoards of
visitors every. Fairs and festivals reflect the exuberant charm of the
people here. The cheerful nature of the local inhabitants is reflected
in the vibrant colours & captivating music that enliven their
spirits even in this arid desert land. The ceiling of the state lounge
has been created using the famed 'Phad' or foil work, depicting
festivals like Teej, Gangaur, Holi, Diwali etc. The royal emblem of the
state is worked out in Zardozi work on the valance. The walls have been
decorated with miniature paintings of the famous Jaipur style of
painting. The ceilings have painted frescoes, done in complimentary
colours, reflecting the state's colour scheme of blue & gold.
Jhalawar
Saloon:
This
powerful kingdom of the Jhalas, a clan of valiant Rajputs, was created
in the year 1838 A.D. It is a charming land with immense natural beauty.
Tales of valour and chivalry and numerous folklores abound in this
region. Jhalawar also has some beautiful temples and ancient Buddha
caves. The ceiling has been worked out in a medium used by the local
inhabitants of Jhalawar to decorate their home. A play of colours and
mirror work has been used in the medium of Plaster of Paris to create a
unique ambience. The royal insignia of the erstwhile state in Zardozi
work is seen on the valance along with handicrafts supporting the
tabletops of the state lounge.
Jodhpur
Saloon:
This capital of the Marwar kingdom lies on
the tip of the Thar Desert and was the seat of a formidable dynasty of
rulers from the 15th century onwards. The Meharangarh fort, which
dominates the city of Jodhpur, is a fascination arcade and the Mughal
influenced designs of the Moti Mahal recreated in mother of pearl work
on the ceiling. The royal crest is highlighted on the valance along with
the miniature paintings in the lounge, which is typical of the Jodhpur
School of art.
Kishangarh Saloon:
The
Banio Thani paintings of the state with their exaggerated features like
eyes and long fingers are well known. One of these famous paintings is
recreated on the ceiling in acrylic, painted with enamel and foil. The
crest appears in zardozi work on the blinds of the window with the
Kishangarh School of Art highlighted in an artwork on the wall of the
state lounge.
Kota Saloon:
Once a prosperous Rajput state, Kota is picturesquely located beside the
Chambal River, Surrounded by verdant forests and picnic gardens. The
City Palace is a grand structure. The entry to the palace is through the
Hathi Pol, which is brightly painted with figures of elephants. Kota is
well known for Kota school of design. These elements have served as the
basis for designing the décor of this Saloon. The distinctive
features of the Kota school of art can be seen in the oil paintings
titled "Raja aur Praja" (The Monarch and his subjects on the
ceiling. It depicts Raja Ram Singh II (1826-66) of Kota amidst a royal
procession.
Sirohi Saloon:
This
erstwhile state has earned an enviable reputation the world over for its
gold fort and with coloured glass work that is done near Pratapgarh. The
style of work has a typically Indo-European flavour as European
influence is quite conspicuous. The rooms highlight this style through
the framed works of art done in the same styles through the framed works
of art done. The ambience and colour scheme has also been designed in
keeping with this school of Art. The Gold foil and glasswork also has
semi precious stones embedded in it, and has been done in a mix media
created from cone and paint embossed particle boards. The royal insignia
has been placed prominently. Mounted miniatures done in the Sirohi
school style lend a unique character to the décor.
Udaipur
Saloon:
Lazing on the edge of the lake Pichola, Udaipur was the capital of the
Sisodia Rajputs after they moved from Chittaur. The City Palace in
Udaipur is a Complex of reception halls, residential suits and internal
courts from which the state lounge and bedrooms take their colour
schemes-dominant blue and white. The most fascinating of the inner
courts is the Peacock Court where Peacocks have mosaic. The lounge décor
is influenced by the 'Mor Chowk' or the Peacock Court. The medium used
is a combination of relief work and Patra or oxidized white metal work.
The royal crest of the state, in alluring zardozi work is set on the
valance of the blinds.
