Most of the times the hamlets of Rajasthan more particularly in western Rajasthan desert region, are wielding almost bleak looks, which has nothing to feel surprised about it. The houses are built with what ever material is available locally and within individual’s means. Thus the houses provide eco-friendly living accommodation.
Rajasthan Hamlet
It is though small but precious possession for them. A village which is big has in it few well cemented houses or large houses comprised of long court yard and space to keep the cattle within the house belonging to a village dignitary. The cattle enclosure is mostly made of locally clay made Sun dried bricks having covering of lime plaster.
The Decorations on Facades:
The decoration of the facades is done by introducing texture styling on the façade or making some object designs using lime colors. Some of the houses façade designing reflects creativity of the women folk living in the house. There are floral patterns made at the entrance of the kitchen unit in the house.
The residents of the hamlet are very simple and their knowledge is very limited to the Sun, Moon, Winds, Rains and plants they see in their routine life, which are reflected in their art work.
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