5 Things To Do At Hidden Treasures, Jaipur

September 18, 2018September 20, 2018 AdminLeave a comment

Ladies and ladies ! Do you know what is coming in town this festive season? Any guesses?

Hidden Treasures is back with its all new “Winter Special Show” where lifestyle and trends will be redefined. Experience elegance, innovation, craftsmanship and excellence all under one roof along with live music and tempting treats only at one-of-its kind exhibition. Let’s give you a walk-through of Hidden Treasures, as what it has in store for us this festive season.

Sophisticated styling

With wedding season about to start, Hidden Treasures brings to you a style that will be the next trendsetter for the upcoming festive season. Unique blend of contemporary and traditional designs, vibrant and playful style of fashion for the youthful you, pure Benarasi sarees from Benaras, Chikan, Mukesh embroidery from the streets of Lucknow, indo-western wear for your next Diwali, and if you’re bride-to-be, this exhibition is a must visit because it will make you go gaga over its tasteful bridal collection. Right from your movie plans to your wedding plans, it meets all your daily and exclusive needs.

Exhibitors– Mangalmayee, Shivani Bhargava, Timeless Banaras by Shivangi Kasliwal, Whimsical by Shica, Preevin, Aarish by Shivika Singh, Shikaarbagh by Mayankraj Singh, Clos, Moksha Fine Wovens, Troo by Roohi, Plum bum, Kinseel by Pam, Reda by Mansha, Muchtoluv, Baroque, Paridhi Jaipuria Label, Mukul, Shresht by Sakshi Creations, National Cottage Emporium, Saloni Singhi Label, Sola Jaipur, Baise Gaba, Ashsih Pandey, Aarti Khanna, Ekum, Vivi, Vibha, Padamshree M. Tayeb Khan, Kaavya Bhandari, Devils and Angels, Ekmit, Kameez, Gazal Mishra, Oja, Tanu Tamby, Butterfly Story, Amoda fragrance of India, Chea, Earthen Hands, Rang creations, Ek Katha, Nitya Designs, BBG Royal, Aavidi by Dimple.

Accessories

Styled by choice, so why not accessorize by choice as well? Funky jewellery to go with your meeting with friend in a café-plans, heavy jewellery to go with your bridal collection, shoes that are a perfect match for your next outdoor picnic plans with your family, hand-crafted mojris as your shopping buddy, not only for the young girls and women but also for kids that fancy clothes and accessories like no-one else does. Bring your children along because this time it’s about them as well.

Exhibitors– Desi Drama Queen, Radhika Agrawal Jewels, Shining Star, Hues by Damyanti, Oceedee Shoes, High On Vogue, Joypur Jewels, Kaksa by Sudhi Mishra, Aerate bodycare, Nirjara & De’anma, Imlee Jaipur, Saanjh, Symetree, Adarv jewels.

Décor

Bored of your home décor? Looking to revamp it this Diwali and confused where to shop from? Explore it at Hidden Treasures where quirky home décor items and handicrafts will deck up your home and leave your guests in awe. Your home will become the talk-of-the-town that we can assure you.

Exhibitors– Adya Jaipur, Vincraft, FaMa Elite, Piedra Home Jewels Jaipur.

Food

Being a Rajasthani and a foodie, how can we skip food 😉 Food is the ultimate delight to our soul and the curators of the exhibition know it very well. Exhibition has some very interesting food variety that you will relish forever. Chaat, Indian street food, bagels, salads, raw juice and the not-to-missed mouth freshener to lighten up your taste-buds is here to welcome you.

Exhibitors– Shillar House, Pratapgarh Collections, Prash- nuts & more.

Live music and tarot card reading

For your beau who doesn’t like to shop, loves to sit in a corner and enjoy music whilst gorging on his favorite snack, you have just arrived at the right place because Hidden Treasures will offer you all along with some exciting tarot card reading just for fun.

Not only for themselves, Hidden Treasures is an exhibition that supports the noble cause as well. Muskaan- ek asha, Pink Rickshaw Co. and Srishti Foundation are few of the causes that they are supporting this season.

Ladies, gentlemen and the lovely children, Hidden Treasures is coming back with a bang and in a much grander and better way. So mark your calendars now ! 🙂

What- Hidden Treasures- a lifestyle exhibition

When- 13th-14th October, 2018

Where- SMS Convention Centre, Jaipur

Request a meeting to begin your next steps in promoting your brand/event. Contact @jaipurbeat

Email- Jaipurbeat@gmail.com

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Five Brands From Jaipur Making Waves On Instagram!

September 15, 2018 AdminLeave a comment

Instagram nowadays is becoming the hotspot for all kinds of businesses and brands. Looking insta-good is also an art and some brands are totally nailing it!

And when it comes to being Insta-popular, how could Jaipur be left behind? Today Jaipur Beat has brought to you five unique Instagram Brands from Jaipur that are making oceans move.

@birdhichand– Bringing along a legacy of almost a century, Birdhichand Ghanshyamdas Jewellers is one of the leading jewellery brands not only of Jaipur, but also India. The brand was established in 1930 and has come a long way towards success. The creative niche of the designing head Yash Agarwal can also be seen on their Instagram profile. Since the launch of their new Jewellery collection ‘Delhi Durbar,’ the brand has changed their grid pattern and it looks magnificent!

Here, take a look!

2. @blueturban– Blue Turban is an online store from Jaipur that offers gold and silver plated jewellery. Going global with its cute Instagram grid and unique products, this native brand from Jaipur is attracting customers worldwide. It was started by Pragya Kedia. Designed on a minimalistic concept, Blue Turban owns a beautiful Instagram profile.

Find Blue Turban here.

3. @bunaai- Bunaai is a clothing brand startup by Pari Choudhary, a fashion enthusiast. With over 380k followers on Instagram, this brand from Jaipur is killing it with a huge collection of ethnic and western wear with traditional Jaipuri prints and designs. With light backgrounds, Bunaai’s Instagram profile has a fresh look to it.

Find Instagram handle of Bunaai here.

4. @anokhi- Anokhi is a clothing brand from Jaipur that has been celebrating the spirit of traditionalism for 40 years now; specializes in hand block print and blends modern printing techniques to it. Arranged in a filmstrip pattern, Anokhi’s Instagram profile is extremely unique.

You can find them here.

5. @vasansi_jaipur– The family-owned trading shop of traditional Jaipur textiles is growing great on Instagram. Designed in a colloquial fashion and Jaipur city backgrounds, Vasansi brings a native feel to its profile on Instagram.

Take a look at their profile here.

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6 Things To Never Miss At Hawa Mahal Market

September 11, 2018 AdminLeave a comment

Hawa Mahal, a monument, a memory, a landmark, the pride of Jaipur; a place you just cannot miss going to while in Jaipur.

Looking out of those windows of the wind palace or the Hawa Mahal, your eyes stumble upon the shops on the nearby lanes of the roads. No matter how much you try to ignore, you are simply drawn to the shops and find yourself in the rich market commonly known as the Hawa Mahal Market.

With hundreds of shops lined one after the other, you just go on an unintentional shopping spree.

The most distinctive product available in the market, goat leather bags. While some claim the bags to be genuine camel lather, most of them are made up of goat leather. From handy little slings to travel bags, a variety of bags in all size and shapes to suit your needs the best is available in the market.

The market has a special treat for those who love Jaipur’s infamous hand block printing. You find a number of sellers with boxes full of blocks meant for the sole purpose of printing. Go ahead and get your hands on beautifully carved blocks and experiment with printing on your own.

Remember those Jaipuri Razaiyan you’ve heard of? Well, this is the perfect place to get one for yourself. The 250 years old Kadarbaksh Razaiyan has in-house for you exquisite razayian with beautiful hand block prints of different patterns.

The market has a lot many shops to offer you kurtis with Sanganeri prints. One of the most famous of them is Gulab Chand. If you like dressing up your little girl you must pay a visit to Hawa Mahal Market, sets of lehenga cholis in the markets appropriate to fit even little girls of age 3-4.

How many times we have heard the words “Incredible India?” Little souvenirs at Hawa Mahal Market show us how incredible we truly are.

To serve your hungry tummies in the middle of your shopping spree, a lot of chatwalas can be found while strolling through the market. Or you can have a seat at Wind View Café right opposite the Hawa Mahal.

The next time you plan on visiting Hawa Mahal, make sure you have some extra time to spare in the Hawa Mahal Bazaar, the market clearly has a lot to offer.

Content credit: Shanza Sarwana

Picture credit: Aparna Natha

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Sonam Kapoor Walks The Ramp For Jaipur’s Birdhichand Ghanshyamdas Jewellers!

September 10, 2018September 10, 2018 AdminLeave a comment

When it comes to fashion and luxury, Jaipur makes sure to mark its stamp. This weekend the country’s capital witnessed flamboyant marks of regality as the leading jewellery brand of Jaipur, Birdhichand Ghanshyamdas Jewellers celebrated their presence in an extravagant private show while unveiling their latest collection Delhi Durbar at Taj Palace on 8th Sept 2018.

The exquisite Durbar like setting brought back the same pomp and show of the Mughals just as the original Delhi Durbar that was held in the year 1911 to commemorate the investiture ceremony of King George V and Queen Mary. Interesting isn’t it?

The pretentious Birdhichand’s Delhi Durbar setting built in ivory colour theme with beautiful arches and domes, fountains, stately pavilions, and elaborately decorated pathways brought back the epic era.

The gala event started amidst a grand gathering of Delhi’s socialites, and how can we miss Mr Anand Ahuja (Sonam’s Beau) and his family, who were excitingly waiting to see Sonam’s first walk on the ramp post her wedding as the showstopper for the Birdhichand’s Delhi Durbar.

Sonam looked breathtakingly beautiful in a bright purple dress matched with an elaborate bridal set from Delhi Durbar Collection.

The models walking on the ramp showcased the modern Indian bride look giving an ode to unforgettable jewels of royal India.

The exotic Bijoux designed by the Creative Director and Design Head at Birdhichand- Yash Agarwal were donned by the models along with the dresses designed under the label of Jayanti Reddy and styled by the celebrity stylist Tanya Ghavri.

Kutle Khan, a Rajasthani folk musician opened up the event with his mesmerizing voice. The gala was wrapped up with a harmonious performance by the Sitaara Band who played along as the guests enjoyed lavish cocktails and sit down dinner.

About Birdhichand– A journey that started with their first store at Johri Bazaar, Jaipur and then extended to their second store at a prime location of Mirza Ismail Road (Jaipur), Birdhichand has moved to become a nationalised jeweller by inaugurating their third store at an elite location in the capital city – New Delhi.

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Gates of Jaipur: The Reflection of Opulence and Grandeur

September 6, 2018 AdminLeave a comment

Jaipur, the capital city of the land of Maharajas: Rajasthan. A city with so much to narrate about the culture and traditions, a city that reflects the royalty of Rajputs; a city with a splendid history. The foundation of the city was laid in the 16^th Century by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. The Maharaja did everything to make it a spectacle for the entire world and to keep it safe from intruders. He built a city so grand and so beautiful that we can’t help but admire even today. Everything in Jaipur was built according to Vastu Shastra. With its magnificent forts and palaces, the unrivalled historic architecture of Jaipur narrates a story of grandeur and opulence.

When it comes to the architecture we often talk about palaces and forts and other monuments. But what we often forget is one of the most important parts of our city’s history, the Gates of Jaipur. The popular 7-8 gates of the city are said to be the original entrance into the walled city.

Suraj Pol

Suraj Pol or the Sun Gate is situated at the east of the walled city, in the direction of the rising sun. The gate can easily be identified by the two sun painted on it.

Chand Pol

Chand Pol or the Moon Gate is situated at the western side of the city near Chand Pol Bazaar and Gangauri Bazar. It lies on the same axis as the Suraj Pole Gate.

Ram Pol

Popular as Ghat Gate, it leads its passersby to Ramganj.

Shiv Pol

Now known as the Sanganeri Gate, it leads to the Sanganer. Shiv Pol stands to guard the entry of Johari Bazaar.

Ajmeri Gate

Situated near Choti Chaupad, the gate was built to guard the southern entrance of the walled city and leads on the roads to Ajmer.

Ganga Pol

Situated at the north-east section of the walled city, it is not known to many.

Dhruv Pol

Commonly known as the Zorawar Singh Gate, Dhruv Pol is the northernmost gate of the walled city. It is named after the Pole Star or the Dhruv Tara, a star that marks the North direction. It is also the widest of all the gates.

Naya pol

Now known as the New Gate, it opens at the Chaura Rasta while you travel through the ever-bustling MI Road. The gate showcases a blend of European architecture with local style.

After these 8 gates were built, every evening at dusk a cannon was fired to alarm the citizens of the closing time and the gates remained closed until dawn to keep the city clean of intruders crawling inside the city in dark. This practice continued till the 1940s, thereafter development outside these gates started and the gates remained open.

We went a little further and did some digging only to find that the list of gates is much greater than just 7 or 8.

Sireh Deori Gate

The gate that leads you to the Jaleb Chowk and further to Govind Dev Ji temple and City Palace.

Tripolia Gate

The beautiful white gate near Govind Dev Ji Temple is one of its kinds. The gate is not open to the general public. It is still used only by the erstwhile Royal family, a tradition accepted by the locals without any opposition.

Naqqarkahne ka Darwaza

It might not be of much importance anymore, but the gate during the reign of Maharajas was used to announce their arrival by eulogizing their works.

The magnificent City Palace is known to the world as the residence of the royal family also has a number of awe-striking gates.

Rajendra Pol

Right outside the Mubarak Mahal is a gate that portrays the flamboyant Hindu gatehouse architecture. The Rajendra Pol is flanked by two elephants both of which are carved out of a single marble.

Ganesh Pol

The gate at the exit of the City Palace that leads you out to the Jaleb Chowk.

Ridhisidhi pol

The gate that on exiting the Rajendra Pol, leads you to the Pritam Niwas Chowk.

The Pritam Niwas Chowk is known to have four gates each representing a different season:

Peacock Gate

It is the most alluring gate with paintings of peacocks signifying autumn.

Lotus Gate

With continual flower and petal patterns, it stands as a symbol of summer.

Green Gate

Also called the Leheriya gate, signifies spring.

Rose Gate

With repeated flower patterns, the gate is seen as a symbol of winter.

Today, these gates are merely symbolic; part of city’s history, nostalgia and built heritage. However, they are an important element of Jaipur’s rich architectural legacy for which the city is famous across the world.

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10 Things That Jaipur City Taught Us

September 5, 2018September 6, 2018 AdminLeave a comment

Teachers are the torchbearers in our lives. They do not just educate us but also mould us to be better human beings. A good student finds a teacher in anyone and everyone that teaches something, and so are Jaipurites. We have learnt a number of things from our very own teacher Jaipur City.

You are under CCTV Surveillance!

Now that each one of us has got the penalty right at our home for having broken traffic rules at least once on JLN Marg; we have learnt the hard way to beware of those cameras and not break traffic rules.

Being a smarter city

Ever since the Smart City project has been launched, from cleanliness to cycle stands, night tourism to wiping out of stray animals from streets, major changes have been made in our city which taught us to act like smart citizens.

Keeping Jaipur Swacchh

Be it our own house, the abandoned plot next door, or the city roads, there’s an air of change with cleanliness all around. It’s not just a cleanliness project anymore, it’s a motto, and we are learning to follow it along with the epic Swacchh Bharat song!

Hanging out

With a café or lounge mushrooming every now and then in the city, we have truly learnt to hangout in our city. We know all the best places and must-have’s of Jaipur!

Staying fit

Along with the cafés and lounges, fitness centers have also flooded the city. We have not just learnt to digest the calories, but also to burn them up.

Getting used to BTown peeps

With an increasing craze for movie shooting spots and its promotions, there’s a BTown celebrity in our city every now and then in Jaipur and we are getting quite used to it.

Internet-less Survival

The biggest lesson we learnt in the recent past is to survive 48 hours without internet. We hope this adds some meaning to our lives at large :p

Save your license

We’ve finally learnt that if we really wish to drive in future, we need to stop talking on phone while driving, once and for all. The recently passed rule empowers the traffic police to cancel your license if you’re caught talking on the phone while driving.

Switching to Organic Products

With brimming pollution in the city and bans to turn it down, we learnt to abandon plastic and shift to eco-friendly substitutes of things like fibre bags, earthen or glass bottles etc.

Patience

Out of all the lessons taught to us by our city, the greatest one is Patience! Be it traffic jams, queues at our favourite food joints, waiting at the restaurants, or food delivery at home; we Jaipurites have learnt to keep our calm!

Happy Teachers Day 🙂