Napkin Rings from Jaipur

Jaipur, the city famous worldwide for its magnificent Blue Pottery, is the capital city of rajasthan. The typical turquoise blue of the pottery, a major export item, is obtained by mixing of crude copper oxide made from old copper scraps. Realizing the bright prospects and the future demand of Blue pottery, manufacturers have starting producing various handicraft items, napkin rings being one them.

Blue Pottery of Jaipur and its surrounding villages is unique in primarily being a ceramic body made of quartz, unlike other potteries, which are made of clay. The completely hand painted motifs add to its exclusivity. These also reflect the pottery's Persian origin and the amalgamation of the original designs with the local ethnic flavor, thanks to the creativity of the artisans.