Blue Pottery: Sea of Serenity

As one steps into the enchanting city of Jaipur, he/she is surrounded by an epiphany of crafts of every kind. What binds them all in the husk of the heat and the lure of the tales is an unending array of colors and motifs, be it pottery or textiles. Blue pottery, ever so elegant and fragile, is a craft, the city of regal fortresses is celebrated for.

The art of making blue glaze pottery came to Rajasthan via Kashmir, their entry point to India. Blue Pottery is Turko- Persian in origin, but today is widely known as one of the distinctive craft of Jaipur. The name comes from the eye-catching blue dye used to color the clay. The Jaipur blue pottery made out of an Egyptian paste is glazed and low fired. This pottery is opaque and mostly decorated with animal and bird motifs. Being fired at low temperature, it is fragile and easily chipped.

When the city of Jaipur was founded in 1727 by Sawai Jai Singh I, craftsmen from all over the country were invited to come and make their home in this new city. Royal Patronage, lucrative offers and the attraction of living in a beautiful city led many artisans and craftsmen to come and settle in Jaipur. By the beginning of the 19th century, the city was well established as a thriving art center. In keeping with the traditions of his forefathers, Sawai Ram Singh II (1835-1880) set up a school of art and continued to encourage artists and craftsmen for practicing this craft.

Become a part of this celebration of craft through a staycation at our rooms that resonate with the art of blue pottery, the history of which is as old as the history of mankind. The name ‘blue’ pottery’ comes from the eye-catching blue dye that is used to color the pottery. The shades of blue and white symbolize tranquility and promote peace of mind. Feel the wave of serenity as you step inside the rooms, where the attention is paid to the details. The designs of the wallpaper form an impression of blue pottery and some of the tiles on the walls are decorated with the animals and bird motifs that hold a uniqueness to them. The distinctiveness is beautifully extended to the handles made of glass add in a luxurious feel to the entire room.