Rajasthan's Tableau Becomes the Center of Attraction at the Press Preview
The Rajasthan tableau, themed "Rajasthan: The Golden Touch of the Desert," to be featured in the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, will showcase the magnificent Usta art of Bikaner.
New Delhi. The Rajasthan tableau, themed "Rajasthan: The Golden Touch of the Desert" which will be part of the Republic Day celebrations on Kartavya Path in New Delhi, became the center of attraction at the press preview held at the RR Camp Rashtriya Rangshala in Delhi Cantt on Thursday evening. The unique craftsmanship and cultural splendor of this tableau, which focuses on the world-renowned Usta art of Bikaner, captivated everyone's attention.
The front of the tableau features a statue of an artist playing the Ravanahatta, a famous Rajasthani folk instrument, which rotates 180 degrees. On either side, pitchers, flasks, and lamps adorned with Usta art are displayed in frames. This part of the tableau is approximately 13 feet high. The trailer section of the tableau displays a rotating traditional flask decorated with Usta art. Scenes of artisans working on traditional handicrafts are also shown, depicting the vibrant tradition of this art form. In the background, a large camel and a camel rider statue symbolize the desert culture and folk life of Rajasthan. On both sides, examples of intricate gold leaf work on various materials are displayed in arches decorated with Usta art.
Artists performing the Gair folk dance around the tableau further enhanced the presentation of Rajasthan's cultural identity. Overall, this tableau from Rajasthan emerged as an impressive blend of traditional art, folk culture, and royal heritage.
The tableau's designer and supervisor, Harshiv Kumar Sharma, stated that this beautiful tableau from Rajasthan, featuring the magnificent Usta art of Bikaner, will be part of the parade of tableaux from the central government and various states on Kartavya Path during the full dress rehearsal on January 23rd and the main Republic Day ceremony on January 26th in New Delhi. Dr. Rajneesh Harsh, Secretary of the Rajasthan Lalit Kala Akademi, stated that the tableau was created under the guidance of the state's Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Tourism, Art and Culture, Diya Kumari, Additional Chief Secretary Praveen Gupta, and Deputy Secretary Anuradha Gogia.
It is noteworthy that Usta art is a traditional royal art of gold inlay work on camel hide, believed to have originated in Iran. It developed during the Mughal period. This art reached Bikaner during the reign of Maharaja Rai Singh, where local artisans gave it a unique identity. This art uses 24-karat gold leaf and natural colors, which ensures its long-lasting shine. Earlier, this art was limited to water bottles, lamps, and decorative items made from camel hide, but now it has expanded to wood, marble, glass, and walls. Bikaner's Usta art also has a Geographical Indication (GI tag), which certifies its originality and cultural significance.
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