Gokul Niwas Gallery

The Curtain Raiser - The Mewar Regalia, Textiles and Costumes Exhibition

Textiles vary from region to region. Mewar family, has over the years preserved this cultural heritage; passing it down through the ages, with occasional experimentations in design, color, etc. The textiles housed within this gallery are remarkable for their design, use of the finest fabrics and embellishments, and bold workmanship, all of which are quintessential qualities of the arts of Mewar. Several types of textile works are on display. Garments worn by members of the Mewar family includes Angrakha and Choga, the traditional outfits for men, Ghagra and Choli, intricately woven shawls and delicately embroidered sarees for women, apparel and caps of the royal children. The Gallery also showcases rich embroidered carpets, door hangings, silk covers for chairs and much more. One must definitely not miss the 400-year-old palanquin covered with very fine silk cloth, embroidered with gold and silver thread that is also on display.